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Tracis Learning Center

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
704 W EMAUS AVE, Allentown, PA 18103
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Quick Facts

Capacity
139 children
Age Range
6 weeks to 12 years old
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Emergency Only, Field Trips
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 797-2110
704 W EMAUS AVE
Allentown, PA 18103
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00178568
Expired
Sep 19, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
STAR 2
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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Traci's Learning Center provides quality child care for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old. "Our center has an affect on the world by influencing the people within in positive ways.  Our center is a learning place for teachers, families and children alike." Call today for a tour!

Additional Information:

We escort our children daily to and from Hiram Dodd Elementary. 

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The tumbling mat in the indoor play area is torn and the foam is accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Duct Tape was used to temporarily patch the tumbling mat to be sure the foam is not accessible to the children. I have reached out to the manufacturer to determine how to order replacement covers for the piece.
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing a financial agreement in the file.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Father signed financial agreement upon pick up on 6/24/19. Agreement has been placed in child's file. In the future, center will ensure all required documentation has been returned by parent by first day of care.
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing work addresses 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.)
Missing information was obtained and updated on emergency contact forms for both children. In the future director will ensure parents document work information.
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insurance policy number was in file on previous emergency contact form. Number was confirmed as being still current and updated on current emergency contact form. In the future director will ensure policy numbers are documented on the emergency contact form.
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 & 4 are missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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 was requested and will be added to corresponding emergency contact forms upon receipt.
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The school age room and toddler 1 room are missing emergency telephone numbers.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Phone Numbers have been updated and posted in the classrooms.
2019-06-24 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom in the school age room and preschool room are missing lidded waste receptacles.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Waste receptacles were replaced in the School Age Room on 6/24/19. A new can was purchased and placed in the preschool room on 6/25/19. Night time cleaning staff have been instructed to notify administration if any of the garbage cans are no longer functioning with hands free lid.
2018-11-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 fell off the slide while outside in the play yard. Child #1 had injuries to her mouth and the left eye. Parents did not receive a copy of the incident report on the day of the incident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent received verbal notification of injury on day of injury but did not receive written report on day of injury. In the future, the director or assistant director will ensure a written report is available for the parent on the day of injury. Two copies will be printed so that parents, staff and director/assistant director can sign them. One copy will be for the parent. The second copy will be scanned into child's online file with the paper copy being retained in the accident file.
2018-11-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20a(1) - Reporting injury, death or fire for child lost or missing from the facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 fell off the slide while outside in the play yard. Child #1 had injuries to her mouth and the left eye. Facility did not call the parents to inform them of the injuries.

Correction Required: The facility operator shall make reports to a child's parent and to the Department in accordance with 3270.20 (relating to reporting injury, death or fire).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At time of injury, staff provided immediate first aid. Parent was verbally notified of injury at pickup. In the future, any injury to the head requiring ice will result in a phone call to the parent after first aid is provided.
2018-06-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing specific 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.)
New contracts have been printed so the families are able to list people that the children are allowed to be released to are included on the contract. Copies of the new contracts will be put in new enrollment packets so that all new families will receive the new version of the contract. Furthermore Child # 3 & 4 have been unenrolled from the program. Contracts for child 1 & 2 have been updated with appropriate information regarding designated release people.
2018-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the name, address and telephone number 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.)
Emergency contact information will be reviewed thoroughly prior to being provided. Any missing information will need to be completed prior to care beginning. Form for Child #2 has been updated to include the required information.
2018-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will be reviewed thoroughly prior to being provided. Any missing information will need to be completed prior to care beginning. Forms for Child 1 & 2 have been updated to include missing information.
2018-06-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person's #1 & 2 do not have health assessments that reflect 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.)
All new employees will be given a child care staff health assessment form prior to their start date. Staff will not be permitted to begin employment until the form is completed. Facility person #1 has returned the health assessment form to reflect suitability to provide child care. Facility person #2 has received a blank health assessment form to submit to her physician to complete based on a current health assessment and will return the form upon completion by the physician.
2018-06-22 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The receptacles in the toddler room, toddler 2 room and the preschool room do not have lids on them. Certification Rep observed tissues in all 3 receptacles.

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.)
A site safety checklist will be conducted to ensure that all receptacles are in working order. Receptacles have been repaired so that they are in working order.
2018-06-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room there are 5 ceiling tiles that have water stains on them. There are holes in the wall near the toilet in the toddler room

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ceiling tiles will be inspected while conducting the monthly site safety checklist. Any stained ceiling tiles with be reported immediately to the landlord for replacement. Stained ceiling tiles have been replaced.

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