Lehigh Valley Cc at Spring Garden Early Lrng Ctr
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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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
- 112
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Refrigerator; 2025-12-093270.107
3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-12-09 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-12-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-06-263270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-26 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-06-26 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-06-26 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-06-26 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-06-26 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-06-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children; 2025-04-073270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) | No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
Oct 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment /No Ridicule or Threaten Harm; 2024-10-083270.113(b)/3270.113(c)
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) | No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
Jun 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-06-243270.14/3270.21
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-06-24 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-06-24 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-06-24 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-06-24 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-06-24 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-06-24 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-06-24 | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) | Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None