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Little Scholars Learning Academy

1431 S 4th St, Allentown, PA 18103
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days

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About Little Scholars Learning Academy

Little Scholars Learning Academy is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 13 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 5:00am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Scholars Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Scholars Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
48 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257778
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 13, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Child #2 is missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The facility has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff person #1, 2 & 3 have not completed annual fire safety training, date of last training 6/3/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill, last drill conducted was on 6/11/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 has an FBI clearance dated 2/18/20 which exceeds the requirements of renewing clearances every 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #1 is missing services to be provided to the family and the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

  3. Jun 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Child #1 is missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill since 5/18/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1, 2 & 3 do not have proof of 12 annual clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child #1 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Child #1 is missing the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

  4. Jul 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Not all cots were labeled with a specific child's name used only by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the annual inspection on 7/6/2023, children 1-3 did not have updated child service reports. Children 1 and 3 last had them completed on 9/16/2022. Child 2 last had one completed on 6/29/2022. Thus, there was more than 6 months between child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023

  5. Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Little Scholars Learning Academy

Is Little Scholars Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Little Scholars Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Scholars Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Scholars Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Little Scholars Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Little Scholars Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Scholars Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Scholars Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 353-2113 to ask.

What is Little Scholars Learning Academy's phone number?

(484) 353-2113.

Where is Little Scholars Learning Academy?

1431 S 4th St, Allentown, PA 18103. The nearest other daycare we list is Kula Childrens Center, 0.2 miles away.

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