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Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
- licensed capacity
- 280
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 280 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 280 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 280 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 280 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260113
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
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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Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): · PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Part 1 was completed 7/18/26 and Part 2 was completed 7/23/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection all the trash cans in all the diaper changing areas were not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection several bottles of sunscreen and a bottle of baby powder were found in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection protective outlet covers were missing from outlets in Room G and Young PS room 211. Also, in Room 211 one of the plastic outlet plates was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on December 9, 2025, after the facility self-reported that on December 1, 2025, Staff Person #1 left child #1 alone in the classroom for under 1 minute at the end of the day as the classes were moving from one classroom to the other. Staff person #1 admitted that she did not follow the facility's supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
Dec 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on December 9, 2025, after the facility self-reported that on December 1, 2025, Staff Person #1 left child #1 alone in the classroom for under 1 minute at the end of the day as the classes were moving from one classroom to the other. Staff person #1 admitted that she did not follow the facility's supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 three cans of shaving cream that read "Keep out of reach of children" were found in a cabinet that was accessible to children in the Pre-K room(room 206).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 it was observed that several bolts on the outdoor playground's fence were exposed. Also in the library (room 205) a cord from the tv was posing a tripping/entanglement hazard as it was not secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 it was observed that the refrigerator in Room 211 did not have an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. The fire drill log was reviewed and the last fire drill documented was conducted on May 7, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was observed and reported by other staff in the room that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 grabbed child's arm and took child to book area and Staff person #1 would not let child play because child had knocked down someone's castle. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was determined that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 yelled at child because child pooped in their diaper. Staff Person #1 was observed and reported by other staff in the room arguing with child that child was smelly and needed a diaper change, they then threatened to put dirty diaper in child's face to prove to child that child pooped. Staff Person #1 reportedly gently nudged child away from AP, with Staff Person #1 saying to child that child was being mean to them and that child should leave them alone. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. The fire drill log was reviewed and the last fire drill documented was conducted on May 7, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was observed and reported by other staff in the room that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 grabbed child's arm and took child to book area and Staff person #1 would not let child play because child had knocked down someone's castle. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was determined that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 yelled at child because child pooped in their diaper. Staff Person #1 was observed and reported by other staff in the room arguing with child that child was smelly and needed a diaper change, they then threatened to put dirty diaper in child's face to prove to child that child pooped. Staff Person #1 reportedly gently nudged child away from AP, with Staff Person #1 saying to child that child was being mean to them and that child should leave them alone. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“Staff admitted to seeing live mice in the childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
- Nov 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 5, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On September 4, 2024, at approximately 12:30PM, Child #1 was left on the outdoor playground for approximately 30 seconds when Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left with the group to go to another outdoor playground. A family was exiting the building and found child #1 alone and immediately notified the Director. When the Director brought Child #1 back to the group, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not know Child #1 was not with the group. Both Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 admitted that they did not have primary care groups at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On September 4, 2024 at approximately 12:30PM, Child #1 was left on the outdoor playground for approximately 30 seconds when Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left with the group to go to another outdoor play ground. A family was exiting the building and found child #1 alone and immediately notified the Director. When the Director brought Child #1 back to the group, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not know Child #1 was not with the group. Both Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 admitted that they did not have primary care groups at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“A bottle of colic calm in the infant room had an expiration date of September 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 and Child #2 were missing their insurance policy numbers on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the men's bathroom on the second floor, part of one of the toilets were pulling away from the wall causing a hole in the wall to be accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“Child #3 has an epi pen for a milk allergy that is not stored in the original prescription box with the label.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #2 does not have an updated health assessment on file, date of last health assessment 1/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #4 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, facility person completed the training on 7/26/23. Facility person #2 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, facility person completed the training on 6/30/23. Facility person #3 did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training or the required 1 hour health and safety training update. Facility person #4 did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training or the required 1 hour health and safety training update. Facility person #5 did not complete the 1 hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child #1's parent did not sign the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Cert Rep observed 18 exposed bolts in the preschool outdoor play area that are accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #3 resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years of her employment and did not have the Child Abuse history clearance for that state. Nor was there proof on file that Staff person #3 had applied for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in room H, did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing reminder sign in the bathroom in room 206.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the facility's fire drill log, a fire drill was conducted 2/10/22 and then 4/13/22, a period of 62 days. The next fire drill was conducted 6/24/22, a period of 72 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 has acceptable pediatric first-aid/ CPR training in an approved curriculum, however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff Person #2 has not completed pediatric first-aid/CPR within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The fence in the outdoor play space had several exposed bolts. The baseboards in the toddler and infant rooms were separating causing areas where a child could pinch their finger.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
Feb 17, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person 2 did not updated mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous mandated reporter training on file. Staff 3 does not have proof of request or completed fbi clearance on file. Staff 4 has a state police clearance on file that does not have the state official seal making the clearance incomplete. Staff 2 has mandated reporter training on file dated 3.6.16 and 7.11.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for the following children does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released; Child 1, 2, 3”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The following staff do not have documented emergency plan training on file and provider admitted to inspector that emergency plan training is not done at initial hire; staff 1 and staff 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the gym, there was a missing outlet cover. The gym is used by children 5 years of age or younger. This missing outlet cover was pointed out to director at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.35(b)(4) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs
“Staff 3 does not have proof of education and experience and credits and 3,750 hours of childcare experience on file to qualify as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement for child 4 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the older toddler room is needs to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“In the art room, there is a sharp edge on the base board heater. In the preschool room, there is peeling pain in the bathroom near the toilet. Inspector pointed out sharp edge on base board heater and peeling paint in preschool bathroom to director.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At time of renewal, in the infant room, inspector observed deodorant in the unlocked draw with the name "[name]" on it and it was accessible to children. In 3 of the cubbies located outside the older toddler room in the hallway, inspector observed 3 sun screens and 1 diaper cream that accessible to children. Cubbies are located in the hallway that the children walk through.. All toxics listed are marked "keep out of reach of children", On 12.8.21, inspector conducted a verification visit. Inspector observed toxics (Bare Republic sunscreen, Coppertone Pure & Simple baby sunscreen and Thinkbaby SPF 50 sunscreen) in backpack of children. Backpacks are hung on hooks in the hallway and are accessible to children. All toxics are labeled "keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.161(d)/3270.161(e) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated
“At time of renewal, inspector observed lunch totes in children's cubbies. When looking inside the lunch totes, inspector observed a cheese stick and organic pear spinach mango yogurt in child 5's lunch tote. Inspector observed yogurt and fresh strawberries in child 6's lunch tote. Inspector observed cheese (babybell) in child 7's lunch tote. Items were labeled "keep refrigerated". On 12.8.21 a verification inspection was conducted. Inspector observed a bottle of milk in a child's bag located in the child's cubby.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
Is Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca licensed?
Yes. Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
How many children can Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca care for?
280, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 435-3571 to ask.
What is Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca's phone number?
(610) 435-3571.
Where is Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca?
702 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA 18104. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Muhlenberg Sch, 0.1 miles away.