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Life Span Day Care

1651 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181044.6· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
238
open each week
5 days

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About Life Span Day Care

Life Span Day Care is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 238 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-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
238 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity238 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Life Span Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
238 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258514
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 6/9/26, at the time of inspection the facility's fire drill log was reviewed and the last documented fire drill was conducted on March 20, 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  3. Aug 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “Aloe plants were present in the infant, school age and Pre-K 2 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff Person #1 did not renew mandated reporter training prior to expiration of previous certification. Previous training was 11/29/19 and it was renewed 1/2/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On the preschool playground, observed a plastic toy bin that was cracked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Walkers room, a can of Febreze spray was found in one of the toilet stalls within reach of the children. Also, in that room in an unlocked cabinet, shaving cream and Clorox wipes were found within the reach of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

  5. Sep 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On September 6, 2024 a witness observed Staff Person #1 repeatedly pulling Child #1 up by his hands while they were over his head. This occurred before lunch while Staff Person #1 was helping children wash their hands. Child #1 was already upset because he's new to the school so he was crying because of the transition to washing hands. At some point the stool slipped out from under child and Staff Person #1 was still holding onto his hands while she was fixing the stool. Child #1 dropped his weight and didn't want to put his feet down. Staff person #1's response was to repeatedly pull child #1 up by his hands which were over his head to try to get him up on the stool. He was crying through all of this.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On September 6, 2024 a witness observed Staff Person #1 repeatedly pulling Child #1 up by his hands while they were over his head. This occurred before lunch while Staff Person #1 was helping children wash their hands. Child #1 was already upset because he's new to the school so he was crying because of the transition to washing hands. At some point the stool slipped out from under child and Staff Person #1 was still holding onto his hands while she was fixing the stool. Child #1 dropped his weight and didn't want to put his feet down. Staff person #1's response was to repeatedly pull child #1 up by his hands which were over his head to try to get him up on the stool. He was crying through all of this.”
  6. Jun 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff Person #1 has a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance on file, which is not acceptable for employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      “In the walker room there were 2 small holes in the wall where some of the plaster was loose. In the preschool room there was an area on the wall where the plaster was damaged. In the entrance to the Preschool/ Pre-K room there was a piece of the molding that was peeling away from the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

  7. Sep 28, 2023Visit7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 9/28/23 it was observed that infants were sleeping on their stomachs. Staff #3 was asked how the children are laid down for nap time. Staff 3 stated that it depended on how the child liked to be laid down, either stomach or back.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

      “On 9/28/23 it was observed that infants were not sleeping on age appropriate rest equipment. Infants were sleeping on cots, not approved for children under 12 months. It was also observed that there were not 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 9/28/2023, upon arrival to the facility, it was observed that there were 20 pre-k children on the playground with one staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container

      “On 9/28/23 Rep observed toxic cleaning products within reach of a diaper changing station. Cleaning products were assessable to children and not locked away. Staff confirmed that bottles on the changing station were toxics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 9/28/23 staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 & #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire - PQAS approved Pediatric 1st aid/CPR. See code sheet for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/28/2023 Rep conducted an investigation regarding supervision. Staff #1, #2, #3 were interviewed and admitted to a child being left unattended for approximately 60 seconds on 9/22/2023. It was also observed in the infant room that infants sleeping on cots were not visible due to cribs obstructing the view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/28/2023 Rep conducted an investigation regarding supervision. Staff #1, #2, #3 were interviewed and admitted to a child being left unattended for approximately 60 seconds on 9/22/2023. It was also observed in the infant room that infants sleeping on cots were not visible due to cribs obstructing the view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

  8. Sep 28, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 9/28/23 it was observed that infants were sleeping on their stomachs. Staff #3 was asked how the children are laid down for nap time. Staff 3 stated that it depended on how the child liked to be laid down, either stomach or back.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

      “On 9/28/23 it was observed that infants were not sleeping on age appropriate rest equipment. Infants were sleeping on cots, not approved for children under 12 months. It was also observed that there were not 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 9/28/2023, upon arrival to the facility, it was observed that there were 20 pre-k children on the playground with one staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container

      “On 9/28/23 Rep observed toxic cleaning products within reach of a diaper changing station. Cleaning products were assessable to children and not locked away. Staff confirmed that bottles on the changing station were toxics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 9/28/23 staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 & #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire - PQAS approved Pediatric 1st aid/CPR. See code sheet for date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/28/2023 Rep conducted an investigation regarding supervision. Staff #1, #2, #3 were interviewed and admitted to a child being left unattended for approximately 60 seconds on 9/22/2023. It was also observed in the infant room that infants sleeping on cots were not visible due to cribs obstructing the view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/28/2023 Rep conducted an investigation regarding supervision. Staff #1, #2, #3 were interviewed and admitted to a child being left unattended for approximately 60 seconds on 9/22/2023. It was also observed in the infant room that infants sleeping on cots were not visible due to cribs obstructing the view.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

  9. Jun 14, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, there was no health assessment on file for child #7 (see code sheet for start date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, the fire drill log had fire drills recorded on 12/3/22, 3/3/23 and then on 6/2/23. The gaps between these fire drills is greater than 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, there weren't any references on file for staff #5”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #4 was dated 10/5/21. The most recent influenza vaccine on file for child #6 was dated 3/24/21. The most recent influenza vaccine on file for child #7 was dated 10/28/21. There was no influenza vaccine documented for child #5 and child #8. There was no documentation of Hepatitis A vaccine for child #3 and child #8. There were no exemption letters on file for any child. Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 must be removed from care until documentation of all vaccines or exemption letters are on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, the most recent health assessment on file for child #5 was dated 10/21/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, the most recent update to the emergency contact information for child #2 was dated 3/3/22. Child was in attendance at the facility on this date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 6/14/23 during the renewal 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 displayed conspicuously in the Nursery room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, child #1 was asleep on a cot that was placed between two cribs, and did not have two feet of space on three sides, as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 6/14/23 during the renewal inspection, there was damage to the wall outside of the preschool room from the cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children

      “On 6/14/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #6 was alone with 18 older toddlers during nap time. This amount of older toddlers would require 2 staff to satisfy the nap time ratios.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, there was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #3 for the identified Assistant Group Supervisor position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(3) Associate's + 2 yrs

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, there was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #2 for the identified Group Supervisor position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 completed the six hour Health and Safety pre-service training on 8/30/16, prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, the letter sent to parents regarding the emergency procedures did not include information on lockdown or accommodations for infants/toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, there was no continuity plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED

      “As of the renewal inspection on 6/14/23, there was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #4 for the identified Aide position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023

  10. Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “On 2/21/23, the facility reported that a parent closed the door to the classroom and the fingers of child # 1 were pinched in the hinge side of the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During a complaint investigation on 2/15/23, staff person # 1 admitted that on 2/10/23, they held the arms of child # 1 between their elbows and shoulders while the child stood on the chair and squatted up and down. While holding the child's arms, staff person # 1 had their legs over the arms of the chair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During a complaint investigation on 2/15/23, staff person # 1 admitted that on 2/10/23, they held the arms of child # 1 between their elbows and shoulders while the child stood on the chair and squatted up and down. While holding the child's arms, staff person # 1 had their legs over the arms of the chair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

  2. Jun 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During renewal inspection on 6/29/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 completed the health & safety training on 9/2/16. STAFF # 2 completed the health & safety training on 9/13/16. STAFF # 3 completed the health & safety training on 9/14/16. STAFF # 4 completed the health & safety training on 9/8/16. STAFF # 5 completed the health & safety training on 9/238/16. This training is not acceptable for meeting the requirement of completing health & safety training because it was prior to 9/30/16. STAFF # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 have completed 3270.31(f)(10) and have current & valid dates of completion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During renewal inspection on 6/23/22 there was no written plan of daily activities in the Older SA room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During review of several children's files on 6/23/22, CHILD # 1 last financial review update was 12/17/21; CHILD # 2 was 12/16/21; CHILD # 3 was 8/9/21; CHILD # 4 was 12/16/21; CHILD # 5 was 9/8/21; CHILD # 6 was 11/11/21. All of these dates were more than 6 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection on 6/23/22 cert rep observed loose/torn rug binding on the alphabet rug by letters WXY and on the vehicle rug on 2 of the corners. Both rugs were in the Walkers/YT room and could be a potential tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 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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Is Life Span Day Care licensed?

Yes. Life Span Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Life Span Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Life Span Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Life Span Day Care care for?

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

Does Life Span Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Life Span Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Life Span Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 435-7833 to ask.

What is Life Span Day Care's phone number?

(610) 435-7833.

Where is Life Span Day Care?

1651 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104. The nearest other daycare we list is Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care, 0.7 miles away.

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