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Love ABC Learning Center

1034 3rd St, Whitehall, PA 180525.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
42
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 42 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 21 rules across 4 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
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Love ABC Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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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
42 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257080
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 (see code sheet for date of hire) was observed working alone on 9/1/26. The State Police clearance on file for Staff #1 was in "Under Review" status and did not contain a dissemination date. Therefore, the clearance was considered incomplete. Staff #1 obtained a completed clearance during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 9/1/26, an outlet cover was observed to be missing in the "Fast Ones" classroom, where toddlers were observed receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The fire drill log reviewed on 9/1/26, listed the same hypothetical location for consecutive drills conducted on 7/22/26 and 8/11/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

  2. Jun 2, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, uncovered trash cans containing tissues were observed in the Pre-K and Rainbow Rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the Safari Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Most recent PSP and Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are both dated 5/24/2021, which is past the 60-month requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.166(5) Six-months-old held

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, Child #4 was observed being fed while sitting in a Boppy pillow (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/206. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Child's doctor's address and telephone number. Child #4: Child's doctor's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/2026. At that time, an inhaler for Child #6 was not in the original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/2/206. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses. Child #3: Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #5: Release persons' addresses.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026.At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a foreign degree that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included "Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid with, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Exam." The certification representative noted that the appearance of the certificate differed from other Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certificates. The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificate in the file and observed that the optional modules displayed differed from those listed on the certificate and did not include pediatric first aid/CPR. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor within 90 days of their date of hire, as required (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/6/2024. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Staff person #2 does not have valid mandated reporter training. Additionally, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included "Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid with, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Exam." The certification representative noted that the appearance of the certificate differed from other Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certificates. The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificate in the file and observed that the optional modules displayed differed from those listed on the certificate. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children alone in the nap room during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 indicated that the individual has a communicable disease; however, the file did not include additional documentation describing the condition or addressing any potential risk to others who may be exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed File for staff person #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/6/2024. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent. Based on documentation reviewed, staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire, as required (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency plan and emergency plan letter were reviewed. The emergency plan letter, which is provided to parents at enrollment, did not include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in any measured child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a car seat placed inside a crib. A second infant was observed sleeping in an infant seat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the child safety lock on the cabinet located under the kitchen sink was not secured. The cabinet contained cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children," making them accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 1/20/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. The log indicated that smoke alarms were last tested on 11/26/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

  4. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “There are no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parents for the four infants currently enrolled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

  5. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo 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 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 September 1, 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 21 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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?

42, 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) 714-0999 to ask.

What is Love ABC Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 714-0999.

Where is Love ABC Learning Center?

1034 3rd St, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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