Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Abc Children's Day Care Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 105 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Abc Children's Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training that was completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/30/26. Staff Person #1 completed a first aid and CPR training dated 4/20/26, however the training was not completed through a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/30/26. Staff Person #1 completed a first aid and CPR training dated 4/20/26, however the training was not completed through a PQAS approved curriculum. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training through a PQAS approved curriculum is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Facility staff person # 1 did not complete fire safety training in over 12 months from 1/17/25 to 3/9/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility more than 90 days does not have pediatric first aid and cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire alarm testing was not conducted within 30 days from 1/7/25 to 2/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of the inspection, the temperature of the water in the women's bathroom measured 111° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 only had 8 clock hours of child care training during the 4/22-4/23 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the inspection, staff person #1's tuberculosis screening was conducted on 11/23/21, which reflects a date of more than 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection, the hot water in the bathrooms measured 111° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“During the renewal inspection, the medication log for child #6 which was signed by the parent only provided consent for the administration of the albuterol medication until 12/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have a written policy addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the emergency plan on file did not have verification that it was sent to the city of Allentown for review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the outdoor playground had telephone/electrical wires that were hanging down closer to the surface and were within reach of children. The playground was covered in weeds and thistles causing a hazard for children. In the Toddler room, the dramatic play kitchen was not mounted to a surface and was able to be tipped when opened.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the embedded swing set equipment had soil as surfacing. Soil is not defined as a loose fill protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, in the School Age room, the Center room and the Gym located all on the second floor, there was no posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, child #1 did not have verification of an annual influenza vaccination being conducted or an exemption from the influenza vaccine on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider is conducting annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes slide in the gym had a small crack in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the inspection, the operator had stated that they do not provide parents the link to the Chapter 3270 regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
635 W Turner St, Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Abc Children's Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 432-5003 to ask.
(610) 432-5003.
625 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC, 0.1 miles away.