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Home › PA › Allentown › Playtime Learning Center
624 Hanover Ave, Allentown PA 18109 · License #CER-00237823 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. There was no fee agreement on file for Child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Staff Person #3 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 #3, Staff Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/026-3/31/2026. On 3/18/2026, Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Emergency plan training certificates on file for Facility Person #6 are dated 1/4/2024 and 1/15/2026, which is past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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, Facility Person #4 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 Facility Person #4, Facility Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Facility Person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/28/2019. File for Facility Person #6 contained mandated reporter training certificates dated 1/27/2019 and 4/5/2024, which is past 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 was hired with a PA Department of Education (PDE) FBI clearance dated 10/22/2025, which is not acceptable. There was no signed/dated disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1. File for Facility Person #2 contained NSOR verifications dated 1/9/2020 and 3/12/2025, which is past 60 months. File for Facility Person #4 contained NSOR verifications dated 1/9/2020 and 3/20/2026, which is past 60 months. File for Facility Person #6 contained DHS FBI clearances dated 2/20/2020 and 3/4/2025, which is past 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not include fee amount or day fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 listed only the first name of a release person; the individual's last name and address were not documented.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 dated 2/11/2026 does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Director reports that Facility Person #4 assists with transportation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Facility person #6 was observed caring for children alone at nap time. Additionally, Facility Person #6 transports children to and from school without additional staff on the van. The operator reports that Facility Person #6 is employed as a facility person. Facility Person #6 does not have proof of education on file therefore is not qualified as a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily reference. File for Staff Person #5 did not contain references. File for Facility Person #6 only contained one written, nonfamily reference.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Facility person #1 may not work in a childcare 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. 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. Facility person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed working at the facility and does not have out of state clearances. There is no proof that staff person #1 applied for the appropriate out of state clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 resided in New York within the last 5years.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff Person #1 worked more than 45 days in a child care position without all valid clearances. PA State Police clearance is dated 1/3/24 and FBI clearance is dated 3/21/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was a small hole, behind the door, in the lower level bathroom wall from the door knob hitting the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #2 does not have proof of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1's child abuse history clearance (10/25/2017), PA State Police clearance (1025/2017), and FBI clearance (10/23/2017) are all more than 60 months old. Staff Person #1 should have updated clearance prior to 10/25/22 or have been removed from a child care position until new clearances were received.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #1's, a young toddler, most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/8/2022. An updated health assessment should have been provided in February 2023.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have proof of influenza vaccines or documented exemptions on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons# 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.
At time of renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 does not have a FBI clearance or a National Sex Offenders Registry certification. Staff Person #2 does not have a PA Child Abuse History or National Sex Offenders Registry certification. See code sheet for dates of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.