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Children At Promise Early Learning Center
1001 E Highland St, Allentown PA 18109 · License #CER-00242440 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (610) 439-2399
- Website
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- Address
- 1001 E Highland St, Allentown PA 18109 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 113 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
There is an accumulation of dust on the ceiling vents in the indoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in childcare. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided.
Staff person #1 did not update their FBI clearance within 60 months. The original FBI clearance is dated 1-17-20 and it was not updated until 1-29-25.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There is hand sanitizer and Eucerin lotion, both of which say, "Keep out of Reach of Children", accessible to children on the changing table in the Younger Toddler room.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
There is a ripped nap mat in the Older Toddler room.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #1 have not been updated since 8-30-24.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
The carpet is torn outside of the Toddler Room, resulting in a tripping hazard
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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.
The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
The foam blocks and play mat are ripped resulting in exposed foam in the Pre-K and Infant rooms. There are ripped nap mats in the Preschool room.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
There is no work address or work phone number for enrolling parent included on the emergency contact parent for Child #1, Child #2 or Child #3.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · 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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in the facility.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. Fire drills were conducted on 1/5/24, 3/8/24 and 5/21/24
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 and #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. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff Person #1 and #2 each lived outside of PA within the previous 5 years prior to employment and did not have the appropriate out of state clearances or proof that they have submitted for the clearances on file.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There were areas of peeling paint on the walls in the young toddler room, older toddler room and preschool room.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 did not have health assessments on file at the facility and have been providing direct care to children.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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.
Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 did not have 2 written references on file.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
In the Preschool room, there was a hole in the wall behind the door. In the young toddler room an area rug was turning up from the floor causing a potential tripping hazard. In the older toddler room, electrical outlet plates were broken causing an area where a child could stick their fingers into.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
In the young toddler room, 2 chairs were cracked on the seats causing possible pinch points.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff Person #1 did not have proof of education on file.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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
Staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child #1 has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and does not have a health report on file. (See code sheet for name and enrollment date)
Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Staff Person #3 must be supervised at all times while caring for children until this is corrected.
Staff Person #3's Pediatric first aid and cpr are expired.
Corrected by May 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 must be supervised at all times while caring for children until this is corrected.
Staff Person #1's mandated reporter training is expired.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff Persons # 1and #2 must be supervised at all times while caring for children until this is corrected.
Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by May 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 who began in a child care position on 7/14/2020 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)certification on file.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint on walls in the young toddler room, older toddler room and preschool room.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 14, 2025 inspection noted: “There is an accumulation of dust on the ceiling vents in the indoor play space.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 14, 2025 inspection noted: “The carpet is torn outside of the Toddler Room, resulting in a tripping hazard” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 31, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error