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Happy Smiles Learning Center
471 W Wabash St, Allentown PA 18103 · License #CER-00248379 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 791-2023
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 471 W Wabash St, Allentown PA 18103 · 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 63 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Operator has not completed an annual emergency drill, last drill conducted was on 10/20/24.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2025
- Violation
The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 11/6/19. Staff person #2 has a volunteer child abuse dated 10/26/21, and a volunteer state police dated 10/22/21.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
- Violation
On 12/2/24 Cert Rep observed 15 ceiling tiles with water stains: 7 in the older toddler room, 4 in the entrance, 1 in the main hallway, 2 in the preschool room and 1 in the younger toddler room.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
In the pre-k room across from school age, there were toxics in the kitchen cabinet accessible to children. Toxics included various cleaning supplies. The kitchen is connected to the pre-k room. The kitchen door and kitchen cabinet was open making the toxics accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Child 2, who was a young toddler, had a health assessment that expired in August of 2023.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
Child 1 did not have consent for emergency medical care on file.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
During a file review on 11/8/2022 for the renewal inspection, it was found that staff 1 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) did not have out of state clearances for Illinois, where staff 1 previously lived within the past five years. During the physical site inspection on 12/19/2022, which is past the 45 day provisional hire period, it was observed that staff 1 was working and still did not have the out of state clearances on file. As per ACT 12, provisional hire employees would need to have all clearances, including out of state clearances, on file within 45 days of hire.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The young toddler room did not have a daily schedule posted.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- Violation
The facility did not have instructions for parents on contacting the appropriate regional child care office along with instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- Violation
On 10/11/2022 at approximately 8:45a.m., operator reported to certification representative that children and staff were transported to the hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak at the facility. The fire department was contacted. Conversation with the Allentown Health Bureau confirmed that the boiler malfunctioned causing carbon monoxide to be in the facility. The Allentown Health Bureau issued facility to be closed until boiler is repaired or replaced.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 10/11/2022 at approximately 8:45a.m., operator reported to certification representative that children and staff were transported to the hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak at the facility. The fire department was contacted. Conversation with the Allentown Health Bureau confirmed that the boiler malfunctioned causing carbon monoxide to be in the facility. The Allentown Health Bureau issued facility to be closed until boiler is repaired or replaced.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
Staff 4 did not receive the NSOR until 10/22/2021 which was 45 days past the date of hire. Staff 3 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
Staff 4 did not receive the NSOR until 10/22/2021 which was 45 days past the date of hire. Staff 3 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
- Violation
Staff 4 was labeled as an assistant group supervisor but did not have 2500 hours on file or other appropriate experience.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
Toxics were accessible in the pre-k bathroom. The toxics were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. The toxics were primarily cleaners.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
- Violation
Staff 2 had one letter of reference and did not have proof of education on file.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2022
- Violation
The fire alarm inspection, which occurred on 10/12/2021, stated that there was a deficiency in the foyer door where it remained locked when the fire alarm system went off.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Operator has not completed an annual emergency drill, last drill conducted was on 10/20/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 27, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 14, 2023 inspection noted: “In the pre-k room across from school age, there were toxics in the kitchen cabinet accessible to children. Toxics included various cleaning supplies. The kitche…” — what has changed since then?
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