Lehigh Valley Childrens Center/walnut Street
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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-193270.32(a)
3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-11-19 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-11-19 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-11-19 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-11-19 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Toxic Use- No Contamination; 2024-11-083270.66(c)
3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-11-08 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-11-283270.14/3270.21
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2023-11-28 | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) | Signed /Admission date; 2023-11-28 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-11-28 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2023-11-28 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2023-11-28 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2023-11-28 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-11-28 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2023-11-28 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-11-28 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2023-11-28 | 3270.61(h) | Exceeding Capacity; 2023-11-28 | 3270.24(f) | Director ID; 2023-11-28 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None