Lehigh Valley Childrens Center on Union Blvd
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 5 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 172
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-12-303270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-12-30 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-12-30 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-12-30 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-04-303270.76
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-04-30 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-04-30 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-04-30 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-04-30 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- No Peeling Paint or Plaster; 2024-04-253270.77(a)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-25 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-04-25 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-04-25 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Oct 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Restraints Prohibited3270.113(e)
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2023-06-303270.32(a)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-06-30 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-06-30 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2023-06-30 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-06-30 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2023-06-30 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2023-06-30 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2023-06-30 | 3270.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None