Growing Tree Child Care Center
3000 S 3rd St, Whitehall, PA
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Firm Foundations Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Firm Foundations Early Learning Center
Firm Foundations Early Learning Center is a child care center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: special-needs / inclusion care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Special-needs / inclusion care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCW (Childcare Works), formerly Title XX |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Firm Foundations Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Firm Foundations Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246185
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Complaint investigation determined that Child #1 sustained a head injury at approximately 11:50 AM. The child's parent was not notified of the injury until approximately 5:30 PM when the child was picked up from care. Child #1 was subsequently taken to be medically evaluated by the parent for the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/6/2026. At that time, diaper-changing surfaces were observed to have cloth coverings. The director reported that each child has an individual cloth covering, which is stored in the child's bin and cleaned at the end of the day. The cloth coverings are not cleaned and sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/6/2026. At that time, files for all staff present during the inspection were reviewed. Staff Person #1 had documentation of American Heart Association (AHA) Adult First Aid/CPR, which is not an approved pediatric first aid/CPR curriculum. Staff Person #1 did not complete the required pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Sep 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During a renewal inspection on 9-26-25, there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of a crib that was in use in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“There is no plastic lined, hands-free covered can for disposable diapers in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was an expired (9/2023) bottle of children's Tylenol in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A bicycle circle in the outdoor play space had a small area of peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A bicycle circle in the outdoor play space had a seat that was cracked. There were a few exposed bolts on the gates to the outdoor play spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Firm Foundations Early Learning Center
Is Firm Foundations Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Firm Foundations Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Firm Foundations Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Firm Foundations Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Firm Foundations Early Learning Center care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Firm Foundations Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Firm Foundations Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Firm Foundations Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 351-7400 to ask.
What is Firm Foundations Early Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 351-7400.
Where is Firm Foundations Early Learning Center?
3614 Lehigh St Suite B, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Kingdom Day Care Center, 0.2 miles away.