Little People Daycare School Of Lehigh Valley - Allentown PA Child Care Center

2310 S 12th St , ALLENTOWN PA 18103
(610) 791-4554

About the Provider

Description: At Little People Day Care School, we offer complete day care services for all ages which includes infants through school age. Our center prices include all meals prepared and served on the premises daily. Our centers have outside secured playgrounds for children's activities and large classroom spaces which are age appropriate for your children's needs.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00167139
  • Capacity: 128
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 & 4 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both employees were given health forms to be signed by physicians. In the future only DHS forms will be accepted.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 does not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Facility will ensure diploma or transcripts are in the file. Employee is on lay off status until they turn in proof of education.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Plan to County EMA Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility has not sent an annual copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Printed updated staff sheets and emergency plan and sent to all 3 agencies. Will do yearly and will revise as needed.
2019-11-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have proof of request for the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance, date of hire 10/14/19. Facility person #1 does not have a DHS required FBI clearance. Facility person #2 does not have proof of request for the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance, date of hire 10/16/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will ensure that NSOR clearance are filled out and mailed prior to start date. Both staff were put on lay off status until their clearance comes back. Clearances were emailed on 11/5/19.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infant rocker cover is torn on the bottom front of the seat. A block in the infant is torn and the foam is exposed, leaving these items unable to be properly sanitized.

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.)
Rocker was removed and replaced with a new one. Teacher will report daily of any items in need of repair or replaced.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the kitchen is missing a thermometer.

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.)
Thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. Director will check monthly to ensure there is a working thermometer in the refrigerator.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 & 7 are missing updated child service reports.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evaluations were completed for both children. Service reports will be completed every 6 months on each child.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the child's arrival and 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.)
Will make sure pick up and drop off times are filled out on fee agreements by parents. Will check forms in the future to ensure all information is filled out.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Information was added to the fee agreement as listed on the child's emergency contact form. Will check all fee agreements in the future to ensure all information is filled out by the parent.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3, 4, & 6 are missing the telephone number of the child's physician. Child #5 is missing the address of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Phone numbers and addresses were added from the children's physicals. Will double check that all information is filled out on the emergency contact at time of signing.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2, 3, 4, 7 & 8 are missing the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Addresses and phone numbers of employment for parents were added to the emergency forms. Parents unemployed were noted as such. Will double check forms in the future to ensure all information is filled out correctly.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #6 is missing an updated agreement. Child #7 is missing an updated emergency contact and agreement.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent's signatures were obtained after reviewing forms. Agreement and emergency contact forms will be reviewed by the parent's every 6 months.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is missing proof of education.

Correction Required: 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.)
High school diploma was added to file and will ensure high school diploma are in each file regardless of college degrees and transcripts.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The blue bookshelf in the preschool room has several areas of peeling paint.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shelf was removed from room and replaced with another shelf until it is repainted. Rooms will be checked weekly and daily with reports of repairs given to the director.
2018-11-29 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The spicket handle on the sink in the preschool room is broken off.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The entire spicket was replaced. Areas will be checked daily and repairs needed will be reported to director.

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