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Love ABC Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 22
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Love ABC Learning Center
Love ABC Learning Center is a child care center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Love ABC Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257181
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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Jul 27, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that staff #1 had only one letter of reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that the fire alarm testing log did not have the most recent fire alarm test documented. The last documented fire alarm test was on 6/11/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation on 7/27/2026, it was found that child #1 is afraid of bees. It was found through various interviews, that staff #2 would show child #1 paper bees in order to get child #1 to comply with directions and calm down. Staff #1 also admitted to putting the paper bees in his/her pocket in order to get child #1 to go into the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Jul 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that staff #1 had only one letter of reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that the fire alarm testing log did not have the most recent fire alarm test documented. The last documented fire alarm test was on 6/11/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation on 7/27/2026, it was found that child #1 is afraid of bees. It was found through various interviews, that staff #2 would show child #1 paper bees in order to get child #1 to comply with directions and calm down. Staff #1 also admitted to putting the paper bees in his/her pocket in order to get child #1 to go into the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Jun 9, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 04/01/2025 and 05/04/2026. Review of the documentation indicated that more than 12 months elapsed between emergency plan trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 6/11/2025, which exceeds the requirement for an updated health assessment at least every 6 months for a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Child's doctor's address. Child #2: Work addresses for both parents. Child's doctors' address and phone number. Child #4: Work addresses for both parents. Work telephone number for father. Child's doctors' address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 06/09/2026. At the time of the inspection, diaper cream was observed in the Toddler Room. The diaper cream containers were not labeled with the names of the children for whom they were intended. The containers were stored in an unlocked cabinet within the changing table and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was no record on file for Staff Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) Arrival/departure times/Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #3 did not contain a date of admission. Additionally, fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not contain arrival or departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #5 were both missing addresses of release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Jun 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # did not renew their Pediatric First Aid/CPR before their previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR expired. Their Pediatric First Aid/CPR expired on 5-31-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
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. According to the 30-day testing log, smoke detectors were tested on 1-3-25, 2-3-25, 3-4-25, 4-2-25, 5-1-25, 6-2-25. There were 31 days between 1-3-25 and 2-3-25. There are 32 days between 5-1-25 and 6-2-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 did not update their NSOR clearance within 60 months. The original NSOR clearance was dated 1/14/20; it was updated on 3/10/25,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The bottles in the Infant/Young Toddler room are not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
Jun 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The closet in the second bathroom was unlocked and cleaning products were on the floor, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 worked more than 45 days in a childcare position at the facility without her National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and Child Abuse History clearances. NSOR is dated 5/25/23 and PA Child Abuse History is dated 8/2/22. SEE CODE SHEET FOR DATE OF HIRE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training by December 30, 2022. It was completed May 26, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
Jun 6, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per review of the facility's fire drill and detection log, there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system February 7, 2022 to march 28, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was not a sign posted at the sink in the preschool room to remind staff and children to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
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 10, 2022
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At the time of inspection ,there were 11 children in the preschool room which has a capacity of 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff Person #2 did not receive annual training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff Person # 1 did not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The first room on the right did not have a first aid kit in the room, it was located outside the room in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #2 lived outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years prior to employment at the facility and does not have out of state clearances or proof that they were applied for prior to beginning in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were dead bugs in the light fixture in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Love ABC Learning Center
Is Love ABC Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Love ABC Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Love ABC Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love ABC Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Love ABC Learning Center care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Love ABC Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Love ABC Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love ABC Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 264-8000 to ask.
What is Love ABC Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 264-8000.
Where is Love ABC Learning Center?
2203 N 1st Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is Loving Hearts Childcare Center, 0.4 miles away.