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Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School
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About Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School
Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School is a child care center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM 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 20 rules across 3 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
- 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM 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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253696
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 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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Mar 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 was not updated every 6 months, as required. This is evidenced by the emergency contact form on file dated 4/30/24, 5/26/24, 4/30/24, and 3/10/25, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the inspection, there was no annual written evaluation on file for staff person #2. This is evidenced by the written evaluation date of 12/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“At the time of the inspection, there was no emergency contact form for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and #3 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report for child #3 and #4 on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not receive an updated health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment date of 2/27/26 and the previous health assessment date of 1/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Mar 11, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the certificate of compliance and the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, pick up and drop off procedures and safe routes were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not update the health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 1/28/24 and the previous health assessment dated 3/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the disclosure statement on file for staff person #3 did not contain a date of signature at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, a trash can containing tissues contaminated by human secretions was observed without a lid in the childcare space. By the program's entrance, bottles of unlabeled cleaning solution were observed on a table and were accessible to children leaving the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, the director acknowledged that an emergency drill was not conducted and did not have prior documentation of an emergency drill being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current emergency contact forms and agreements dated 2/26/25, 3/9/25, 3/1/25 and 2/27/25, respectively. The previous review dates for the emergency contact forms and agreements are dated 6/8/24, 5/22/24, 4/29/24 and 4/30/24, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“At the time of the inspection, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Apr 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/10/24 the inspector asked to view the traffic authority letter and the director was unable to produce this document.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/10/24 the inspector asked to view the emergency drill log and the director was unable to produce this document.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit on 4/10/24 the inspector observed staff #1initially had a Pa Mandated Reporter dated 2/18/18 and did not update the training until 2/23/23. This training is required to be updated prior to the current expiration on or before every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While at the facility unannounced on 4/10/24 for the renewal the inspector observed that child #1 had been enrolled since 8/28/23 and has not updated the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
Mar 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“STAFF #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer and a PQAS-approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“STAFF #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
Mar 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 3/16/22 cert rep observed that the facility emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency but was not sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School
Is Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School licensed?
Yes. Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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.
Does Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 248-3186 to ask.
What is Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School's phone number?
(610) 248-3186.
Where is Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Shafer School?
49 S Liberty St, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center, 0.5 miles away.