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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 152 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 2 Star Rating) |
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246564
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff 1 was missing one letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.162(c) No physical punishment /Not withheld as discipline
“During the course of the investigation from 3/31/2026 to 4/9/2026, it was found that staff 1 did take food out of child 1's mouth after child 1 took it without permission. It was also determined that staff 1 did smack the bottom of child 1 after taking the food. This was determined through interviews and written statements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Oct 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff 1 did not have emergency plan training on file. Please see LIS for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 2 did not have health insurance coverage information on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child 3 had more than six months between updates on the emergency form. One update occurred 9/10/2024 and did not get updated again until 8/21/2025, making it more than 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
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
“Child 1 did not have consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid on the most recent emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was one cot in the extended care room that was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the boys and girls bathroom on the childcare floor, there was rust visible on the vents that are directly across from the entrance to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/20/2020. Staff person 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/7/2020. Staff 1 also had a Department of Education FBI clearance on file. There was no proof of a DHS FBI clearance on file. Please see LIS for date of hire for staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an early dismissal on 8/27/2025, it was found that child 1 ran out of the classroom and down the hallway into the lobby. Child 1 was found in the lobby by child 1's parent. During this time, staff 1, who was responsible for child 1, was addressing other parents of the daycare and did not know that child 1 ran out of the classroom. During the investigation, it was found that child 1 was unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature in the boys and girls bathrooms measured at 117 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“An infant bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child 1 had a health assessment that was dated 9/27/2023, making it more than a year old. Child 1 is a preschooler. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 2/26/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that last drill was conducted on 12/4/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
Oct 31, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, a lunchbox containing a cheese stick and a yogurt was observed in the cubby area of PKC4 room. Two lunchboxes containing chicken nuggets and mozzarella sticks were observed in the cubby area of the PKC1 room. A lunchbox containing a wrap with cheese was observed in the cubby area of the PKC2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, evacuation route was not posted on the bottom floor of the facility. Bottom floor of the facility is used for indoor play space (Gym).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer. Staff person #3 had first-aid/CPR card dated 10/18/2021; however, trainer was not a PQAS approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, a Swiffer Wet Jets with cleaning solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in areas accessible to children in PKC4 and Wrap Care rooms. Cleaning supplies labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in a cabinet under the sink in the School-Age room. Child lock was not secured on the cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, adaptations to the window in the Toddler room (not in use at this time) were broken, allowing the window to be open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.74/3270.111(b) Emergency Numbers Posted/Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, the following postings were missing in the following rooms: Toddler Room (currently not in use): Emergency telephone numbers and daily activities. Infant Room (currently not in use): Emergency telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, refrigerator in PKC1 room was observed to be dirty. It appeared as if something had spilled in the refrigerator. Refrigerator in Infant room was observed to be moldy. Infant room is not being utilized at this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, there were 17 total preschool-aged children in PKC1 room. When asked to name individual groups, staff person #1 first named 7 children and staff person #2 first named 9 children. Certification representative asked staff persons to review all children in the room, split their groups, and rename their children. Staff person #1 then named 8 children and staff person #2 stated that they had 7 children, but named 8. Certification representative had all of the children sit on the floor so that groups could be split appropriately and all children could be accounted for. Prior to certification representative leaving the room, it was determined that staff person #1 was responsible for 8 children and staff person #2 was responsible for 9 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, there were 17 total preschool-aged children in PKC1 room. When asked to name individual groups, staff person #1 first named 7 children and staff person #2 first named 9 children. Certification representative asked staff persons to review all children in the room, split their groups, and rename their children. Staff person #1 then named 8 children and staff person #2 stated that they had 7 children, but named 8. Certification representative had all of the children sit on the floor so that groups could be split appropriately and all children could be accounted for. Prior to certification representative leaving the room, it was determined that staff person #1 was responsible for 8 children and staff person #2 was responsible for 9 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, facility reports that there is no accident file at the facility. Incident reports are only kept on file in children's individual files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Health insurance policy number. Child #3: Address of physician. Child #7: Health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Last name of release person. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #7: Release person(s) address(es).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, the following children were not immunized according to the schedule of the ACIP: Child #3: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #3 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). There is no exemption on file. Child #4: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #4 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). There is no exemption on file. Child #5: Influenza vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #6: Influenza vaccine. There is no exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, consent for minor first-aid was missing from child #3's emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, a written feeding schedule was not on file for child #1. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/31/2023, there was no initial health assessment on file for child #3 or child #4. Child #3 and child #4 have been enrolled for over 60 days (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
Sep 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/20/2023, an infant, identified by staff members as being 2 months old, was observed to be asleep in a swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/20/2023, staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Mandated reporter training was completed on 9/21/2023 (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
Oct 17, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022, Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR from a PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.24(a)/3270.94(a)(9) Immediate access/Written record
“During renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2022-11/1/2022, facility's fire drill log was not available for review. Staff report that the facility does practice fire drills; however, the log was unable to be located.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 10/17/2022, the following staff have not received training on the emergency plan within the past 12 months: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022, Staff person #3 and Staff person #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR from a PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have NSOR clearance on file. No proof of mandated reporter training provided for Staff #4. The following clearances/mandated reporter trainings were not updated within 60 months: Staff #1: Mandated reporter training completed on 6/11/2015-11/17/2020 Staff #3: Mandated reporter training completed on 1/22/2015-2/20/2020 Staff #4: PSP clearance obtained 10/7/2014-10/7/2020”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022, staff evaluations completed within the past 12 months were not provided for the following staff members: Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #9. Staff have all been employed at the facility for more than one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“DuringDuring renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022-11/1/2022, the following information was missing from emergency contact forms: Child #1: health insurance policy number. Child #3: Address and phone number of physician/medical care. Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #4: Address and phone number of physician/medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
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
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022-11/1/2022, the following information was missing from emergency contact form: Child #4: Signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by facility staff and signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2022-11/1/2022, facility's emergency drill log was not available for review. Staff report that the facility does practice emergency drills; however, the log was unable to be located.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022-11/1/2022, there is no initial health assessment on file for Child #4. Child has been attending care for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). Last health assessment on file for Child #6 is dated 3/25/2022, which is past 6 months. Child #6 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for age).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/17/2022-11/1/2022, the following information was missing from emergency contact forms: Child #1: Parents' work address and work phone number. Release person's address. Child #2: Release person's address. Child #3: Parents' work address and work phone number. Child #4: Parents' work address and work phone number. Child #5: Parents' work address and work phone number. Child #6: Parents' work address and work phone number. Release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
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Jan 4, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility did not have a posted in each child care space written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency. Pre K Counts rooms, School-Age room, Pre K # 1, Pre K # 3 an # 4 rooms were missing the Emergency Transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 1/4/22 a spray bottle of disinfectant was observed on a counter in the Pre K Counts room, in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain address of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
Is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC licensed?
Yes. Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 7 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 Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 820-5333 to ask.
What is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC's phone number?
(610) 820-5333.
Where is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC?
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102. The nearest other daycare we list is Abc Children's Day Care Center, 0.1 miles away.