Prodigy Academy and Childcare
1302 Hanover Ave Suite 1352, Allentown, PA
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Hands on Learning Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 91
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Hands on Learning Childcare Center
Hands on Learning Childcare Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 91 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Hands on Learning Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 91 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248169
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Oct 28, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10-28-25, chipped paint was observed on the wall across from the entrance to the indoor play space. There is also peeling paint on the baseboard in the boys' restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10-28-25, the water temperature in the bathroom sinks was 114 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10-28-25, there was no plastic lined, hands-free covered can for soiled diapers in the Older Toddler area”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/28/25, two of the infants were observed multiple times awake in their cribs. Only one infant, who was not feeling well, was observed being held, rocked, talked to, played with or carried by staff. The layout of the room is not conducive to the infants playing, crawling or interacting with each other.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10-28-25, there is no written plan of daily activities posted in the Older Toddler area”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10-28-25, there was not 2 feet on three sides of the cribs that were in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10-28-25, Staff person #1 did not have any written, non-family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility emergency plan does not identify the specific method for staff to contact parents to let them know that an emergency situation has arisen. The facility emergency plan does not identify the specific method for staff to contact parents to let them know the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is one water-stained ceiling tile in the bathroom. There are four water-stained ceiling tiles in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024
3270.78 Lighting
“The light in the boys bathroom does not work.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The basketball backboard on the wall in the indoor play space is broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all staff files were reviewed. It was determined that it has been more than 60 months since Staff Person #3 and Staff person #5 updated their state police clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that there is no updated health report for Child # 34; there is 2-year-old physical on file. There is no updated health report for Child #8; there is no 4-year-old physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that Child #8 does not have documentation of the required immunizations received at 4 years of age or letter of exemption. Child # 31 does not have documentation of the required immunizations received at 1 year of age or a letter of exemption. Child #34 does not have documentation of required immunizations received at 2 years of age or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined Child #18, Child #25, Child #33, Child #35 & Child #36 don't have immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that the emergency contact form has not been updated in more than 6 months for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #6, Child #7 Child #9, Child #10, Child #12, Child #14, Child #16, Child #17, Child #18, Child #19, Child #20, Child #21, Child #22, Child #23, Child #24, Child #26, Child #27 Child #28, Child #29, Child #30, Child #32, Child #33, Child #34, Child #36, Child #37 Child #39, Child #41, Child #42, Child #43, Child #44, Child #46, Child #47 & Child #48.. The agreement has not been updated in more than 6 months for the following children: Child #35, Child #36, Child #37, Child #38, Child #39, Child #46 & Child #47”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. A handwritten note with no date was found describing an incident in which a school age child pulled another school age child's pants down & hurt this child. No corresponding incident report was found for either child. There is no documentation that either child's parent was notified.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that Child #5, Child #9, Child #11, Child #14, Child #15, Child #18, Child #25, Child #28, Child #30, Child #33, Child #35, Child #36, Child #40, & Child #43 do not have health reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all staff files were reviewed. It was determined that Staff person #2, Staff person #3 and Staff person #6 do not have a Hepatitis A vaccine as required by the Allentown Health Bureau. Staff person #6 is missing a Hepatitis B vaccine as required as the Allentown Health Bureau. It was also determined that Child #35, Child #36, Child #44, Child #45 & Child #47 do not have a TB screening as required by the Allentown Health Bureau”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all staff files were reviewed. It was determined that there is no verification that Staff person #1 and Staff Person #4 are at least 18 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During a complaint investigation started on 9/25/24, it was determined that there is no approved verification on file showing that the following assistant group supervisors have a high school diploma or general educational development certificate: Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5. All 5 staff files contain documentation of education from The Dominican Republic that have not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all staff files were reviewed. It was determined that it has been more than 60 months since Staff Person #3 and Staff person #5 updated their state police clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that there is no updated health report for Child # 34; there is 2-year-old physical on file. There is no updated health report for Child #8; there is no 4-year-old physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that Child #8 does not have documentation of the required immunizations received at 4 years of age or letter of exemption. Child # 31 does not have documentation of the required immunizations received at 1 year of age or a letter of exemption. Child #34 does not have documentation of required immunizations received at 2 years of age or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined Child #18, Child #25, Child #33, Child #35 & Child #36 don't have immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that the emergency contact form has not been updated in more than 6 months for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #6, Child #7 Child #9, Child #10, Child #12, Child #14, Child #16, Child #17, Child #18, Child #19, Child #20, Child #21, Child #22, Child #23, Child #24, Child #26, Child #27 Child #28, Child #29, Child #30, Child #32, Child #33, Child #34, Child #36, Child #37 Child #39, Child #41, Child #42, Child #43, Child #44, Child #46, Child #47 & Child #48.. The agreement has not been updated in more than 6 months for the following children: Child #35, Child #36, Child #37, Child #38, Child #39, Child #46 & Child #47”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation that was conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. A handwritten note with no date was found describing an incident in which a school age child pulled another school age child's pants down & hurt this child. No corresponding incident report was found for either child. There is no documentation that either child's parent was notified.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all child files were reviewed. It was determined that Child #5, Child #9, Child #11, Child #14, Child #15, Child #18, Child #25, Child #28, Child #30, Child #33, Child #35, Child #36, Child #40, & Child #43 do not have health reports on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all staff files were reviewed. It was determined that Staff person #2, Staff person #3 and Staff person #6 do not have a Hepatitis A vaccine as required by the Allentown Health Bureau. Staff person #6 is missing a Hepatitis B vaccine as required as the Allentown Health Bureau. It was also determined that Child #35, Child #36, Child #44, Child #45 & Child #47 do not have a TB screening as required by the Allentown Health Bureau”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/25/24, all staff files were reviewed. It was determined that there is no verification that Staff person #1 and Staff Person #4 are at least 18 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During a complaint investigation started on 9/25/24, it was determined that there is no approved verification on file showing that the following assistant group supervisors have a high school diploma or general educational development certificate: Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5. All 5 staff files contain documentation of education from The Dominican Republic that have not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #5 has not competed Mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1's most recent PA State Police clearance is dated 8/23/18 and should have been renewed on or before 8/23/23, PA Child Abuse History clearance is dated 8/23/18 and should have been renewed on or before 8/23/23, FBI clearance is dated 10/3/18 and should have been renewed on or before 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Persons # 1 and #2 have not completed the 2022 one hour health and safety training. Staff Person #4 did not complete the training by December 30, 2022 as required. Staff person #4 completed the training on May 30, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number for the nearest hospital was missing from the emergency telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff Person #5 has not completed pediatric first-aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small hole in the wall behind the door in the hallway bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #2previous PA State Police Clearance was dated 1/30/17 and was not updated until 10/6/22. Staff Person #2's previous mandated reporter training was 1/29/17 and was not updated until 10/6/22. Staff Person #2 worked in a child care position at the facility with an expired PA State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the indoor play space, there was a plastic push toy that was cracked and broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 has been employed in a child care position at the facility for more than 45 days and does not have a National Sex Offender Registry certification on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in any child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Hands on Learning Childcare Center
Is Hands on Learning Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Hands on Learning Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Hands on Learning Childcare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hands on Learning Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Hands on Learning Childcare Center care for?
91, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Hands on Learning Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hands on Learning Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hands on Learning Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 426-4146 to ask.
What is Hands on Learning Childcare Center's phone number?
(484) 426-4146.
Where is Hands on Learning Childcare Center?
1719 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109. The nearest other daycare we list is Calixto Child Care Center 2, 0.1 miles away.