Kiddie City Early Learning Center Inc
1309 W GORDON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 216
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-09-293270.27(c)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-29 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Jul 11, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Mar 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-09-243270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-09-24 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-09-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-24 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-09-24 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2024-09-24 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-09-24 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2024-09-24 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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