Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/allen High Sch
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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 3 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2026-04-203270.27(b)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-04-20 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-253270.32(a)
3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-04-25 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-04-25 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-04-25 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physician Name, Address, Phone; 2024-04-113270.124(b)(2)
3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-04-11 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None