Sand Spring Learning Center
4480 Spring Hill Dr, Schnecksville, PA
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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Park Ave is a child care center in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 105 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
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Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Park Ave has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
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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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire system has not been tested every 30 days, the system was tested on 7/22/26 then again on 8/24/26 this is a span of 40 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“The hot water for the sinks in the young toddler room was 112 degrees for the one on the left and 114 degrees for the one on the right. The hot water in the older toddler room was 112 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff 1 had 10 hours of annual training between 12/2023 to 12/2024. The annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training was not met during that time. Please see LIS for date of hire for staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff 2 did not have two letters of reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was peeling paint by the school age bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“Child 1's inhaler, in the preschool room, was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the infant room, there was an unlabeled bottle that was previously used.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation between 6/10/2025-7/18/2025, it was found that staff 1 did single out child 1 by having him sit alone. Staff 1 also did admit to raising her voice to child 1. It was also found that staff 1 did say she words to child 1 by saying things such as he/she "doesn't get why child 1 acts like this." Staff 1 did admit to yelling at child 1. It was also found through various interviews during the investigation that staff 1 did yell at child 2, as well as other children at the facility on a consistent basis.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the course of the complaint investigation from 6/10/2025 to 7/18/2025, it was found that staff 1 did pull the arm of children 1 and 2 on at least one occasion. Staff 1 did admit to pulling the arm of child 1 at least one time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, staff 1 had a staff evaluation on file from 6/27/2023. This makes it more than 12 months since the last staff evaluation occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, documentation was not on file stating that the fire alarms were tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the preschool room, there was peeling paint that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff 1 and 2 did not have updated emergency plan training within the past 12 months on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The preschool and pre-k room did not have thermometers in the refrigerators.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An emergency transportation plan was not posted in the toddler and preschool rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Emergency Plan was last updated 8/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency Contact for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Fee Agreement for Child # 2 did not contain child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the renewal inspection, the 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: Dec 20, 2021
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 11.29.21, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Staff 1 could not find the original incident report that completed but was able to eventually find a copy . The incident report involving child 1 was not in child's file nor was it in an incident file. Child 1's parent was not given a copy of the incident report. Staff 1 admitted that the parent of child 1 was not given a copy of the incident report. Technical assistance was given to provider on incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11.29.21, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Both staff 1 and staff 2 admitted that they did not see how child 1's chin was split open needing 4 stitches. Staff 1 was taking children to the bathroom and staff 2 was washing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers on Park Ave is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 760-8661 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 760-8661 to ask.
(610) 760-8661.
3880 Park Ave, Schnecksville, PA 18078. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Schnecksville Elem, 1.9 miles away.