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Love Abc Learning Center Inc

1034 3rd St, Whitehall PA 18052 · License #CER-00252330 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 42 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Jun 2, 2026
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School District HolidaysFull Year

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 42 children
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jun 2, 2026 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    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 childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Most recent PSP and Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are both dated 5/24/2021, which is past the 60-month requirement.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the Safari Room.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, uncovered trash cans containing tissues were observed in the Pre-K and Rainbow Rooms.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/206. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Child's doctor's address and telephone number. Child #4: Child's doctor's address.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 on 6/2/206. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses. Child #3: Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #5: Release persons' addresses.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, an inhaler for Child #6 was not in the original container.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

    A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, Child #4 was observed being fed while sitting in a Boppy pillow (see LIS code sheet for DOB).

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/6/2024. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Staff person #2 does not have valid mandated reporter training. Additionally, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included "Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid with, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Exam." The certification representative noted that the appearance of the certificate differed from other Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certificates. The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificate in the file and observed that the optional modules displayed differed from those listed on the certificate. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children alone in the nap room during the inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included "Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid with, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Exam." The certification representative noted that the appearance of the certificate differed from other Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certificates. The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificate in the file and observed that the optional modules displayed differed from those listed on the certificate and did not include pediatric first aid/CPR. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor within 90 days of their date of hire, as required (see LIS code sheet).

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    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, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. 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, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. For a period of three (3) months, the legal entity must send clearances and mandated reporter certificates to the Northeast Regional Office for all staff hired since last renewal inspection and for any new staff hired. New hires may not begin to work in childcare until the clearances have been approved by the Northeast Regional Office. New staff may not be unsupervised with children until all preservice trainings have been completed and documentation is on file at the facility. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be a minimum of 3 months from the date the Regional Office receives an acceptable plan.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/6/2024. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Based on documentation reviewed, staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire, as required (see LIS code sheet).

    Corrected by May 6, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026.At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a foreign degree that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • 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.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the child safety lock on the cabinet located under the kitchen sink was not secured. The cabinet contained cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children," making them accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff/facility persons to complete the training entitled "Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the risk of SUIDs" through Better Kid Care. If any of the staff have already completed this training, another training related to infant safe sleep may be substituted with Northeast regional Office approval. The operator shall provide a date in which the training will be completed.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a car seat placed inside a crib. A second infant was observed sleeping in an infant seat.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2026

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  • 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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in any measured child care spaces.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 indicated that the individual has a communicable disease; however, the file did not include additional documentation describing the condition or addressing any potential risk to others who may be exposed.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency plan and emergency plan letter were reviewed. The emergency plan letter, which is provided to parents at enrollment, did not include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. The log indicated that smoke alarms were last tested on 11/26/2025.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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Oct 7, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

    There are no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parents for the four infants currently enrolled.

    Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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Jul 23, 2025 — Initial review
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 2, 2026 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Most recent PSP and Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff Person #…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 20, 2026 inspection noted: “An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated repo…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 7, 2025 inspection noted: “There are no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parents for the four infants currently enrolled.” — what has changed since then?

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