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Love Abc Learning Center Inc

Whitehall, PA · Lehigh County
1034 3rd St, Whitehall, PA 18052
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 714-0999
1034 3rd St
Whitehall, PA 18052
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257080
License Issued
Jun 9, 2026
Active Through
Jun 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Love Abc Learning Center Inc is a Child Care Center in Whitehall PA, with a maximum capacity of 42 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/206. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Child's doctor's address and telephone number. Child #4: Child's doctor's address.

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.)
Information will be obtained from the parent and added to the emergency contact form.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/206. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses. Child #3: Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #5: Release persons' addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information will be obtained from the parents and added to the emergency contact forms.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, an inhaler for Child #6 was not in the original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original container will be obtained from the parent.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(5)

Description: Six-months-old held

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, Child #4 was observed being fed while sitting in a Boppy pillow (see LIS code sheet for DOB).

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infants less than 6 months old will be held while being fed.
2026-06-02 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 on 6/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Most recent PSP and Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are both dated 5/24/2021, which is past the 60-month requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the Safari Room.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet cover will be placed in the outlet
2026-06-02 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, uncovered trash cans containing tissues were observed in the Pre-K and Rainbow Rooms.

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.)
Lids will be purchased for the trash cans.
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a car seat placed inside a crib. A second infant was observed sleeping in an infant seat.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff/facility persons to complete the training entitled "Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the risk of SUIDs" through Better Kid Care. If any of the staff have already completed this training, another training related to infant safe sleep may be substituted with Northeast regional Office approval. The operator shall provide a date in which the training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Immediate Correction Place all infants in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Require written medical documentation for any alternate sleep position, signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Place all medical sleep documentation in the child's record at the facility. Correction Date: 1/20/26. 2. Training Requirement Arrange for all staff/facility persons to complete "Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the Risk of SUIDs" through Better Kid Care. Submit alternate infant safe sleep training for approval by the Northeast Regional Office if staff have already completed this course. Ensure documentation of completed training is maintained in staff files. Training Completion Date: 2/15/26
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in any measured child care spaces.

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.)
Develop a written emergency transportation and staffing plan identifying how a child will be transported to emergency care. Display the written plan conspicuously in every child care space. Ensure a copy of the plan accompanies any staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. Review the plan with all staff to ensure understanding and implementation.
2026-01-20 Allocated 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: An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/6/2024. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Staff person #2 does not have valid mandated reporter training. Additionally, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included "Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid with, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Exam." The certification representative noted that the appearance of the certificate differed from other Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certificates. The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificate in the file and observed that the optional modules displayed differed from those listed on the certificate. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children alone in the nap room during the inspection.

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, staff person #2 will not be left unsupervised with children until all required pre-service trainings are completed. Staff person #2 will only work under the direct supervision of director who has completed all required pre-service trainings and meets all qualifications to care for children independently.
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 indicated that the individual has a communicable disease; however, the file did not include additional documentation describing the condition or addressing any potential risk to others who may be exposed.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure all adult health assessments include an examination for communicable diseases and documented results. Obtain updated health assessments for any staff whose records are incomplete. Place completed health assessments in each staff person's file.
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency plan and emergency plan letter were reviewed. The emergency plan letter, which is provided to parents at enrollment, did not include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Ensure the revised emergency plan is accessible to staff. Review emergency accommodations with all staff.
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included "Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid with, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Exam." The certification representative noted that the appearance of the certificate differed from other Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certificates. The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificate in the file and observed that the optional modules displayed differed from those listed on the certificate and did not include pediatric first aid/CPR. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor within 90 days of their date of hire, as required (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will complete all required professional development within 90 days of hire. Until all required trainings are completed, staff person #2 will be supervised at all times by a qualified AGS. If supervision is not available, staff person #2 will not be scheduled in a child-care position.
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/6/2024. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Based on documentation reviewed, staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire, as required (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. For a period of three (3) months, the legal entity must send clearances and mandated reporter certificates to the Northeast Regional Office for all staff hired since last renewal inspection and for any new staff hired. New hires may not begin to work in childcare until the clearances have been approved by the Northeast Regional Office. New staff may not be unsupervised with children until all preservice trainings have been completed and documentation is on file at the facility. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be a minimum of 3 months from the date the Regional Office receives an acceptable plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Immediate Correction Comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (Child Protective Services). Ensure staff person #2 is supervised at all times by a qualified AGS until all required trainings are completed. Do not schedule staff person #2 in a child-care position if qualified supervision is not available. Correction Date: 1/20/2026. 2. Ongoing Monitoring (Three-Month Period) Submit clearances and mandated reporter certificates to the Northeast Regional Office for all staff hired since the last renewal inspection and all new hires. Do not permit new hires to begin work in child care until clearances are approved by the Regional Office. Ensure new staff are not unsupervised with children until all preservice trainings are completed and documentation is on file. Maintain documentation of clearances and trainings at the facility. Correction Date: 5/6/2026.
2026-01-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026.At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a foreign degree that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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.)
Facility person #1's education has been sent to be evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Until education is evaluated, facility person #1 will be used as an AGS. Ensure any Group Supervisor meets degree, credit, and experience requirements. Obtain and place acceptable verification (transcript, diploma, or signed letter) in the staff file. Do not assign staff to the Group Supervisor role until documentation is verified and on file.

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