Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers On Park Ave
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child 1's inhaler, in the preschool room, was expired. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's #1 medication was returned to the parent. |
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| 2025-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was an unlabeled bottle that was previously used. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles have been labeled. |
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| 2025-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have two letters of reference on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 references were received and added to their file. |
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| 2025-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had 10 hours of annual training between 12/2023 to 12/2024. The annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not met during that time. Please see LIS for date of hire for staff 1. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 obtained 12 hours of training. |
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| 2025-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The hot water for the sinks in the young toddler room was 112 degrees for the one on the left and 114 degrees for the one on the right. The hot water in the older toddler room was 112 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water was shut off until mixing valve can be changed. |
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| 2025-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint by the school age bathroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint was covered. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation from 6/10/2025 to 7/18/2025, it was found that staff 1 did pull the arm of children 1 and 2 on at least one occasion. Staff 1 did admit to pulling the arm of child 1 at least one time. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1) A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2) The legal entity or designated person shall review with staff the facility policy on how to appropriately interact and redirect children that have challenging behaviors. Legal entity shall forward certification representative a sign off sheet, signed by all facility staff, testifying that they completed the training. The operator shall provide a date on when this training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 8/22/2025 Staff #1 was terminated. No staff member at any time may use any form of physical punishment toward children. 2. 9/22/2025 The director will review with all staff LVCC Policy 2.05 Supervison of Children. 3. 9/26/2025 All staff will recieve training in Preschool Foundations Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior. |
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| 2025-06-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation between 6/10/2025-7/18/2025, it was found that staff 1 did single out child 1 by having him sit alone. Staff 1 also did admit to raising her voice to child 1. It was also found that staff 1 did say she words to child 1 by saying things such as he/she "doesn't get why child 1 acts like this." Staff 1 did admit to yelling at child 1. It was also found through various interviews during the investigation that staff 1 did yell at child 2, as well as other children at the facility on a consistent basis. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was terminated. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The preschool and pre-k room did not have thermometers in the refrigerators. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometers were placed int he refrigerator. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 did not have updated emergency plan training within the past 12 months on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 and 2 received emergency plan training. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, staff 1 had a staff evaluation on file from 6/27/2023. This makes it more than 12 months since the last staff evaluation occurred. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 evaluation was updated. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was peeling paint that was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint was scraped and covered. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, documentation was not on file stating that the fire alarms were tested 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarm was tested. |
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