Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at St Joes
25 W 6TH ST, JIM THORPE, PA 18229Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 an 83% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- 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 (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Feb 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every 60 Days; 2026-02-063270.94(a)(1)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2025-07-253270.75(c)
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-07-25 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-07-25 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) | Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-263270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-07-26 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-07-26 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-07-26 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-07-26 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(1) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ph; 2024-07-26 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2024-07-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2023-10-033270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-10-03 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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