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1201 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA
5.0· 4 reviews
Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility
Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility is a child care center in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 34 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
- 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:00 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 | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247257
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2025, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 all had current mandated reporter training on file dated as follows: Staff #1 8/28/2025, Staff #2 9/2/2025 and Staff #3 9/8/2025. However, all three staff previously went more than 60 months without completing mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated as follows: 4/29/2020 for Staff #1, 2/1/2020 for Staff #2 and 5/9/2020 for Staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2025, the updated health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child was dated 5/5/2025. However, the health report was not signed by a signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The health report for Child #1 also did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/27/2024, Staff #2 did not have the state police clearance and also did not have the request for the clearance on file that is required prior to working with children as a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/27/2024, Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children together unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The pre-service health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The pre-service health and safety training and the mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 4/30/24 Cert Rep observed staff person #1 responsible for a group of 12 preschool children, and staff person #2 was responsible for a group of 7 older toddlers. Both of these groups require an additional staff person to meet appropriate staff ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 2/13/24 during a phone interview staff person #1 admitted that she put child #1 (2 years old) in a highchair on 1/23/24 for approximately 5 minutes for timeout.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 2/13/24 during a phone interview staff person #1 admitted that she put child #1 (2 years old) in a highchair on 1/23/24 for approximately 5 minutes for timeout.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility person #1 does not have annual written evaluation on file, date of last evaluation 2/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
Jun 9, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #1 is missing one written nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 does not have proof of a tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 is missing the state police and child abuse clearance, proof of requests for the clearances are not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff person #1 does not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
Mar 9, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has a Department of Ed FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Cert Rep observed rest equipment in the preschool and older toddler room that was not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Cert Rep observed a safety lock on the hands free covered can, which would make the covered can unable to use the hands free pedal.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection Cert Rep observed 4 steak knives in the first drawer near the kitchen sink without a safety lock on it, the drawer is accessible to the children. The children walk through the kitchen to get to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #1 has a TB test result dated 10/4/22, which is dated after the first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 has a health assessment dated 10/4/22, which is dated after the first day of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
Oct 5, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility has not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information is missing in each child care space in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“Child #1 has an Albuterol inhaler for asthma that has expired on 2/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility
Is Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility licensed?
Yes. Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 668-0199 to ask.
What is Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility's phone number?
(570) 668-0199.
Where is Lovely Leaps and Bounds Child Care Facility?
327 Willing St, Tamaqua, PA 18252. The nearest other daycare we list is COPE Childcare and Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.