Lehigh Childrens Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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
- 196
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-03-233270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2026-03-23 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible3270.66(a)
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Restraints Prohibited; 2025-04-173270.113(e)
3270.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor
Mar 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-213270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-03-21 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-21 | 3270.66(e) | Arts and crafts non-toxic; 2025-03-21 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-03-21 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-03-21 | 3270.133(5)/3270.133(6) | Original label/Written consent; 2025-03-21 | 3270.181(e) | Emergency master file updated; 2025-03-21 | 3270.31(f)(9) | Health and Safety Training - Transporting Children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None