Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers Fowler
938 MAIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018Childery 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 a 100% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Every 60 Days3270.94(a)(1)
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible3270.66(a)
Nov 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-11-143270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-14 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-11-14 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-11-14 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-11-14 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-11-14 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-11-14 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-11-14 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-11-14 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-11-14 | 3270.134(c) | Paper towels discarded; 2025-11-14 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-11-14 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2025-11-14 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-11-14 | 3270.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2025-11-14 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-09-123270.32(a)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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