Traci's Learning Center
704 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA
4.2· 19 reviews
Happy Smiles Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Happy Smiles Learning Center
Happy Smiles Learning Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 63 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 | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Smiles Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Smiles Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248379
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 6 visits
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Operator has not completed an annual emergency drill, last drill conducted was on 10/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 12/2/24 Cert Rep observed 15 ceiling tiles with water stains: 7 in the older toddler room, 4 in the entrance, 1 in the main hallway, 2 in the preschool room and 1 in the younger toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 11/6/19. Staff person #2 has a volunteer child abuse dated 10/26/21, and a volunteer state police dated 10/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the pre-k room across from school age, there were toxics in the kitchen cabinet accessible to children. Toxics included various cleaning supplies. The kitchen is connected to the pre-k room. The kitchen door and kitchen cabinet was open making the toxics accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Child 2, who was a young toddler, had a health assessment that expired in August of 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child 1 did not have consent for emergency medical care on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
Nov 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The young toddler room did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a file review on 11/8/2022 for the renewal inspection, it was found that staff 1 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) did not have out of state clearances for Illinois, where staff 1 previously lived within the past five years. During the physical site inspection on 12/19/2022, which is past the 45 day provisional hire period, it was observed that staff 1 was working and still did not have the out of state clearances on file. As per ACT 12, provisional hire employees would need to have all clearances, including out of state clearances, on file within 45 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have instructions for parents on contacting the appropriate regional child care office along with instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
Oct 11, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 10/11/2022 at approximately 8:45a.m., operator reported to certification representative that children and staff were transported to the hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak at the facility. The fire department was contacted. Conversation with the Allentown Health Bureau confirmed that the boiler malfunctioned causing carbon monoxide to be in the facility. The Allentown Health Bureau issued facility to be closed until boiler is repaired or replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 10/11/2022 at approximately 8:45a.m., operator reported to certification representative that children and staff were transported to the hospital due to a carbon monoxide leak at the facility. The fire department was contacted. Conversation with the Allentown Health Bureau confirmed that the boiler malfunctioned causing carbon monoxide to be in the facility. The Allentown Health Bureau issued facility to be closed until boiler is repaired or replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
Nov 9, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“Staff 2 had one letter of reference and did not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Toxics were accessible in the pre-k bathroom. The toxics were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. The toxics were primarily cleaners.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Staff 4 was labeled as an assistant group supervisor but did not have 2500 hours on file or other appropriate experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 4 did not receive the NSOR until 10/22/2021 which was 45 days past the date of hire. Staff 3 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 4 did not receive the NSOR until 10/22/2021 which was 45 days past the date of hire. Staff 3 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm inspection, which occurred on 10/12/2021, stated that there was a deficiency in the foyer door where it remained locked when the fire alarm system went off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Happy Smiles Learning Center
Maria Veras Family Daycare
Allentown, PA 18101 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 2 reviews
Kula Childrens Center
1604 Souh 4th St, Allentown, PA
Little Scholars Learning Academy
1431 S 4th St, Allentown, PA
Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
2304 S 5th St, Allentown, PA
4.0· 21 reviews
Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/South Mount
2002 S Albert St, Allentown, PA
Precious Steps Day Care
124 E Susquehanna St, Allentown, PA
4.0· 16 reviews
Butterfly Learning Center LLC 2
919 S 9th St, Allentown, PA
Artisan Child Care
1025 W Wyoming St, Allentown, PA
4.7· 27 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Happy Smiles Learning Center
Is Happy Smiles Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Happy Smiles Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Happy Smiles Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Smiles Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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.
How many children can Happy Smiles Learning Center care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Happy Smiles Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Smiles Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Smiles Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 791-2023 to ask.
What is Happy Smiles Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 791-2023.
Where is Happy Smiles Learning Center?
471 W Wabash St, Allentown, PA 18103. The nearest other daycare we list is Kula Childrens Center, 0.1 miles away.