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Learning Minds Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Learning Minds Education Center
Learning Minds Education Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 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 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Minds Education Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256740
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(j)/3270.119 Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position
“An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/04/2026. At that time, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a crib while positioned on a Boppy pillow. Staff in the room stated that there was no physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP statement on file documenting a medical reason for the infant to be placed in this sleeping position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following documents were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #2: Fee agreement and Emergency Contact Form last updated 8/26/2025. Child #3: Fee agreement and Emergency Contact Form last updated 4/8/2025. Child #5: Fee agreement last updated 6/9/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #2 had DHS FBI clearances dated 7/3/020 and 8/9/2025, NSOR verifications dated 2/7/2020 and 3/6/2025, and mandated reporter training certificates dated 7/1/2020 and 8/11/2025 which is past 60 months. File for Staff Person #4 had a PSP clearance request on file dated 1/15/2026, which is not an acceptable clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Certification representative observed a training certificate dated 4/10/2023 titled "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" in the file of Staff Person #1 The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from other certificates from the same training agency. A copy of the training was sent to the issuing agency, and it was confirmed that the certificate dated 4/10/2023 is not valid. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff persons #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, the facility was using a van with a total seating capacity of 12 to transport school-aged children to and from school.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #5 included a health assessment dated 10/9/2025, which was after Staff Person #5's start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Infant or Young Toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release peoples' addresses. Child #2: Full addresses for release people. Child #3: Release person's address. Child #4: Mother's work address. Child #5: Release people's addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 was listed as an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS); however, there was no documented child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.124(b)(6) Amount of fee/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for Child #5 was missing health insurance policy number. Fee agreement on file for Child #5 was missing fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/17/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 4/2/25-5/5/25, 6/2/25-7/3/25, 9/3/25-10/6/25, and 10/7/25-11/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There are four water-stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 who started at the facility on 11/20/23 does not have a complete state police clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 was missing health insurance provider. Child #2 was missing health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
Apr 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #1 completed the training on 4/10/2023. Facility person # 2 did not complete the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Facility person # 2 completed the training on 4/10/23. See code sheet for date of hire. Facility person #3 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #3 completed the training on 1/9/2023. Facility person #4 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #4 completed the training on 1/2/2023. Facility person #5 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #5 completed the training on 1/9/2023. Facility person #6 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #6 completed the training on 4/10/2023. Facility person #7 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #7 completed the training on 4/11/2023. Facility person #8 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #8 completed the training on 4/12/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 did have their health insurance policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the toddler room did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
Apr 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1's record did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A ride on toy vehicle in the outdoor play space had a crack and a hole in the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 has Department of Education FBI clearance and not a Department of Human Services one, which is the only one acceptable for child care. Staff Person #2 does not have a NSOR on file. Staff Person #3 has a volunteer PA State Police clearance which is not valid for employment. Staff Person #4 does not have a completed FBI clearance on file. see code sheets for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per review of facility's fire drill and detection log on October 7, 2021, the fire detection system was tested 3/23/21 and then not again until 7/19/21. It has not been tested since then.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per review of the facility's fire drill log on October 7, 2021, the last fire drills were conducted 4/30/21 and then not again until 7/19/21. There has not been a fire drill since then.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Minds Education Center
Is Learning Minds Education Center licensed?
Yes. Learning Minds Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Minds Education Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Minds Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 5 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 Learning Minds Education Center care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Learning Minds Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Minds Education 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 Learning Minds Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 435-0454 to ask.
What is Learning Minds Education Center's phone number?
(610) 435-0454.
Where is Learning Minds Education Center?
1036 N Godfrey St, Allentown, PA 18109. The nearest other daycare we list is Children At-Promise Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.