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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont

1313 Fairmont St # 1335, Whitehall, PA 180523.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days

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About Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont

Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont is a child care center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (bus stop directly in front of the building (school district transport for school-age care))
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS 3 Star Rating)
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
131 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255008
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/18/26 observed that the director did not conduct a fire drill every 60 calendar days. The inspector observed the last fire drill conducted was dated for 2/16/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026

  2. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Complaint investigation verified that Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 and pushed Child #1 to the floor. During the investigation, facility administration reported that Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the front of the child's hoodie and pushed the child to the ground following a behavioral incident. Child #1 independently reported that Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's arm and pushed the child's head onto the floor. Staff person #1 resigned from employment on the same day as the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

  3. Mar 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain release persons' addresses.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, the cabinet under the kitchen sink contained several cleaning agents labeled "keep out of reach of children." The cabinet was accessible to children, and the cleaning agents were not secured to prevent child access.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The only health assessment on file that was signed and dated by a physician for Child #3 was dated 1/27/2026, which exceeds 60 days from the child's date of enrollment at the facility (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Log reflected that smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 5/20/2025-6/20/2025, 7/18/2025-8/18/2025, 8/18/2025-9/18/2025, 10/17/2025-11/17/2025, 1/16/2026-2/16/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, a sample of staff files was reviewed. There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for Staff Person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  4. Mar 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested on 12/23/24, 1/24/25, 2/26/25 and 3/31/25. There were 32 days between the testing done on 12/23/24 and the testing done on 1/24/25. There were 33 days between the testing on 1/24/25 and the testing done on 2/26/25. There were 33 days between the testing done on 2/26/25 and the testing done on 3/32/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

  5. Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Per facility's emergency drill log, the last emergency drill was conducted on 1/20/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the preschool room's bathroom there were 2 small holes in the wall and there was a crack in the paint along the wall near the sink. In the school age room a piece of the baseboard heater was lifted up and sticking out. In the infant room, there was an area of peeling paint under the back window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival at the facility, Staff Person #1 answered the door and went into the office to begin the renewal insepction leaving Staff Person #2 alone with 2 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers and 4 preschool age children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “A child's albuterol inhaler at the facility had an expiration date of 1/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

  6. Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Training was completed 1/2/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023

  7. Mar 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There were several exposed bolts on the gate in the preschool play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the school age bathroom, the wall was damaged near the toilet. In the preschool bathroom, there were several small holes in the wall above the sink and the plaster was damaged which caused it to be very rough.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont

Is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont licensed?

Yes. Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 on Fairmont care for?

131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 776-0655 to ask.

What is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont's phone number?

(610) 776-0655.

Where is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Fairmont?

1313 Fairmont St # 1335, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is Leaders of Our Future 3, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).