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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth
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About
About Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth
Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth 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. It describes its programs: after-school care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
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. It lists: Children, grades K-3, that attend Lower Nazareth Elementary School |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 2 Star Rating) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248424
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- 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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Nov 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“At the time of the inspection, the initial health report on file for child #2 was not dated and therefore, could not be determined if it is in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance on file for staff person #2 which was dated 11/9/23, read "Request Pending" and did not contain a dissemination date, making this an incomplete clearance. The disclosure statement on file for staff person #2 was not dated. Staff person #2 has routine interaction and direct contact with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan was not reviewed annually as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 10/14/25 and a previous review date of 8/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. It also did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of the inspection on 11/25/24, the PA State Police clearance dated 11/29/23 on file for staff person #4 read "Request Pending" and no dissemination date, making this an incomplete clearance. The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #4 also did not contain a date of signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“As of the inspection on 11/25/24, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“As of the inspection on 11/25/24, the emergency contact and agreement forms presented for review for children #1, #2 and #3 were not reviewed/ updated by the parent every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current parental review date of 6/2/24, 4/26/24, and 6/1/24, respectively. The previous dates of parental review are 8/14/23, 5/18/23, and 8/3/23, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
“As of the inspection on 11/25/24, the operator did not have documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“As of the inspection on 11/25/24, staff person #3 did not have emergency plan training on file for when the emergency plan was updated in August 2024. This is evidenced by the emergency plan training on file dated 1/3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, tissues contaminated by human secretions were observed in trash cans which did not contain lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“As of the inspection on 11/25/24, staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Nov 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During review of several children's files on 11/6/23 CHILD #1, 2, 3 emergency contact forms did not contain addresses for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, there were no evacuation routes posted in the classroom used by the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During review of staff files on 11/6/23 STAFF #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet): Health & Safety (CCDBG) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During review of staff files on 11/6/23, the file of STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) did not contain the completed NSOR clearance information required under the CPSL. STAFF #1 applied for the NSOR and had an email dated 2/24/23 stating the NSOR was in process.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
Nov 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 11/21/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) last staff evaluation was dated 12/29/2020. STAFF #2 (see code sheet for start date) file did not have any staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 11/10/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1, a group supervisor employed since 11/18/98, did not have NSOR verification letter in file. Date listed on Worksheet 1: Child Care Staff Data Sheet is 3/31/20. Director could not find the NSOR verification during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 11/10/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1, a group supervisor employed since 11/18/98, did not have results of tuberculin skin test to confirm freedom from communicable disease. There was a health assessment dated 10/8/21, but TB results were not included.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 11/10/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1, a group supervisor employed since 11/18/98, did not have any staff evaluations in file. It is unsure when the last staff evaluation was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth
Is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth licensed?
Yes. Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Centers at Lower Nazareth accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth'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 Centers at Lower Nazareth cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 759-7198 to ask.
What is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth's phone number?
(610) 759-7198.
Where is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth?
4422 Newburg Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is Nazareth Area Day Care, 1 miles away.