Description: Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers (LVCC) has been a trusted neighbor since 1970. We provide high quality early education and child care to promote healthy child development, meet the needs of families, and encourage children to discover the joy of learning.
More than 1,000 children receive high-quality early childhood education and child care services each day at LVCC. We’re the largest full day, year-round, early care and education provider in the region, with over 20 convenient locations in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Starting with children as young as six weeks and continuing through elementary school age, we guide and encourage children as they learn and develop new skills.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/28/2020, the immunizations attached to the updated health report for Child #1, DOB-3/14/2017 showed that not all of the immunizations recommended by the ACIP between the age of 12-15 months were given to the child. The file for Child #1 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated by the child's parent. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A letter of Exemption for vaccinations was updated for child #1. In the future all vaccinations will be updated according to the recommendations of ACIP. A vaccination chart will be used to track the vaccinations as a child moves through the program. |
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2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/28/2020, a container of bleach and sanitizer tablets were seen in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K Counts 1 classroom. Both items read keep out of reach of children on the container. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bleach and sanitizer tablets were removed from unlocked cabinet and placed on top shelf in locked cabinet at the time of inspection. In the future all toxic materials will be locked or made inaccessible to children. The director will have daily checklists to check on health and safety standards throughout the day. |
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2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/28/2020, the hot water temperature for the sink in the Pre-K Counts 2 classroom was measured and reached 114 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) At the time of inspection the heater water temperature was turned down to 110 degrees. In the future temperatures of water will be checked weekly to obtain the correct temperature. |
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2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/28/2020, a cracked outlet cover case with sharp edges exposed was seen in the school age classroom. A cracked lattice with sharp edges exposed was also seen on the fence outside in the toddler play area. 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.) Repairs were made to the outlet cover, and lattice fencing. In the future the director will monitor and assess the center to make sure there is no visible hazards. |
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2019-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported that on the afternoon of 08/15/2019, Staff #1 was subbing at the LVCC Campus location in the preschool classroom. Upon entering the building from the outside playground area, Staff #1 conducted a supervision check of her group. However, once inside Child #1, age 3 remained outside the door unsupervised. A teacher within the building observed the child outside of the door and brought the child inside. Written statements from staff verified this incident. Video surveillance showed that Child #1 was unsupervised outside for nearly 2 minutes on the afternoon of 8/15/2019. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 was immediately terminated form the organization. In the future all staff will annually review LVCC policy and procedure on proper supervision. They will all know the names and whereabouts of every child in their group and be able to see, hear, direct, and assess any and all children. in their group. |
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2019-07-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: It was verified through written and verbal statements from staff that on 7/16/2019, Child #1 was throwing rocks outside near Staff #1. Child #1 ignored several redirections from Staff #1 to stop throwing rocks. Staff #1 then told Child #1 that he would punch him if he were hit with the rocks. Staff #1 quoted himself in writing, "I will punch you if you hit me with the rocks." 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 suspended without pay. Staff # 1 went through proper interactions with children and supervision training. In the future all staff will be trained annually on proper interactions and supervision of children. |
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2019-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.115(a)(6) - Lifeguard training/supervision | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a pool visit on 7/18/2019, Facility Person #2 was identified as the lifeguard for this location. However, Facility person #2 left the pool area while the children were still in the water. Correction Required: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A lifeguard will be provided for each LVCC location. In the future LVCC will staff one lifeguard for each locations swim time. |
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2019-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a pool visit on 7/18/2019, Staff #1 was included in the staff to child swim ratio. It was later discovered that the state police clearance on file for Staff #1 was from 7/2/2014. This clearance was not within previous 5 years. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All clearances must be updated at least every 5 years. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an updated state police clearance is requested and received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff will maintain clearances within a 5 year timeframe. In the future all staff will receive letters from LVCC HR department notifying them of a change in clearances. |
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2019-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a pool visit on 7/18/2019, the first-aid kit at the pool was missing scissors and gloves. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Scissors and gloves were placed in the first-aid kit when the group returned back to the center. In the future first-aid kits will be checked daily to ensure all materials are located within the kit. |
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2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2019, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a Young Toddler was dated 4/6/2018. The health report for Child #1 documented that the parent has refused immunizations for the child. However, an exemption statement from the child's parent documenting exemption from immunizations for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief was not on file. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, also a Young Toddler was dated 6/25/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child # 1's and Child # 2's Health Report was updated. In the future all health reports for Young Toddlers will be checked every 6 months. |
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2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2019, the mandated reporter training that was on file for Staff #1 was dated 2/21/2013. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff must completed an approved mandated reporter training at least every 5 years, as required by the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The mandated reporter training was updated by the staff on 1/25/2019. In the future all staff will have updated mandated reporter training in compliance with CPSL Chapter 3490 every 5 years. |
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2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2019, the hot water temperature for one of the sinks in the Pre-K Counts 2 classroom measured 117 F. The hot water temperature for one of the sinks in the Older Toddler classroom measured 113 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The hot water temperature was turned down to 110 degrees. In the future teachers will check hot water temperature in their daily environment checklist. |
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2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2019, one of the windows in the Preschool classroom on the 2nd floor of the building was missing a bracket. This caused the window to open more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Brackets were replaced to stop the window from opening 6 inches. In the future teachers will check windows daily on their classroom environment checklist. |
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2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: The following was observed on 1/23/2019: The lattice outside in the toddler play area was cracked and hanging off of the fence, cracks were on one of the sheds outside, and one of the toilets in the bathroom on the 2nd floor was missing a seat. 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.Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The lattice, sheds, and toilet seats were all repaired. In the future all areas will be checked weekly by the director to make sure all equipment and material is in good repair. |
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2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)/3270.94(b) - Fire drill every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2019, the fire drill log showed that the last documented fire drill at the facility was held on 11/3/2018. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A fire drill schedule is planned out to make sure monthly the child care center will hold a fire drill. In the future if a fire drill is missed on the schedule it will be held the following month so 60 days does not laps. |
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