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Creative Kids Learning Academy

2925 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA 181034.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days

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About Creative Kids Learning Academy

Creative Kids Learning Academy is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 61 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Kids Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Kids Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
61 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251409
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jan 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the review of the fire detection system testing log it was observed that the system was tested on 12/5/25 and then again on 1/12/26 this is a span of 38 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Child #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last assessment 5/29/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

  2. Oct 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Staff person #1 admitted that on 10/3/25 child #1 left the classroom walking into the reception area unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025

  3. Jan 14, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person #1 is missing proof of annual emergency plan training, date of last training 11/23. Staff person #2 has not had initial emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #4 has an FBI clearance dated 7/5/19 and an updated one dated 12/27/24 which exceeds the requirement of clearances updated every 60 months. Staff person #4 does not have a child abuse clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Cert Rep observed 5 ceiling tiles in the school age room with water stains.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Child #1 is missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child #2 is missing the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #1 is missing the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child #2 is missing an updated health assessment, date of health assessment on file is 11/9/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #2 is missing two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “Staff person #4 has a health assessment on file that is missing the physician's signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

  4. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “During a compliant investigation, through multiple interviews, it was found that staff 1 told child 1 that she does not like him. Staff 1 is no longer employed at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024

  7. Jan 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child 1 did not have the service provided section filled out on the fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1-4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff 2 (see LIS for date of hire) did not have the NSOR clearance upon the expiration of the 45 day provisional hire period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

  8. Jan 27, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff 1 did not have a completed pediatric first aid and cpr certificate. The certificate on file stated staff 1 had the online portion completed, but not the hands on portion. As per regulation, completion of training is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “The infant room did not have a daily schedule posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “Child 2 did not have physician information or health insurance information on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Child 2's last health assessment was 9/4/2020, making it more than 12 months since the last updated health report was conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The facility had a fire drill on 10/15/2021 and not again until 1/4/2022 making it more than 60 days between fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child 2 last had the emergency form and fee agreement updated in May of 2021, making it more than 6 months since the update to the forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Child 1 had outdated health immunizations on file, which include the DTAP, HiB, Peumococcal and Polio immunizations. There also was no letter of exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

  9. Nov 18, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that the facility's fire alarm testing last occurred on 10/13/2021, which makes it more then 30 days since the fire alarm system was last tested.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that staff 2 was in a classroom with 13 children during nap time. As per staff 2, the youngest child in the group was 2 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that staff 1 did not have a state police, NSOR or FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

  10. Nov 18, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that the facility's fire alarm testing last occurred on 10/13/2021, which makes it more then 30 days since the fire alarm system was last tested.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that staff 2 was in a classroom with 13 children during nap time. As per staff 2, the youngest child in the group was 2 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a complaint investigation on 11/18/2021, it was observed that staff 1 did not have a state police, NSOR or FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Creative Kids Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Creative Kids Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Creative Kids Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kids Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Creative Kids Learning Academy care for?

61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Creative Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative Kids Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Kids Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 709-9900 to ask.

What is Creative Kids Learning Academy's phone number?

(610) 709-9900.

Where is Creative Kids Learning Academy?

2925 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA 18103. The nearest other daycare we list is Endless Innovation Academy, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).