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Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 161
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 161 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 161 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 161 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249197
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/8/25, at that time a review of staff files occurred and found that staff person #1's most recent PA Child Abuse History clearance is dated 7/22/20. Also staff person #1 updated their FBI clearance late as evidenced by prior FBI clearance dated 2/20/20 and current FBI clearance dated 3/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on December 8, 2025. At the time of inspection there was a small area of peeling paint on the wall under the window in the Cubs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An outlet was missing a protective cover in the hallway outside the Cubs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the larger outdoor playground there were three black plastic railroad ties that were cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, there were more than 30 days between manual tests of the facility's fire detection system June 20, 2024 to July 31, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A can of Lysol was accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet in the Cubs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
Sep 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a can of Glade spray in the bathroom near the Cubs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“The bathrooms had several small holes in the walls from where old paper towel dispensers were removed. In the Cubs room there were several areas of peeling paint above where the children hang belongings.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Potentially hazardous foods are kept in the children's lunch boxes with ice packs and are not being refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance, which is not acceptable for employment. Staff Person #1 has been working in a childcare position at the facility for more than 45 days. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have a policy in their emergency plan or family letter addressing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“Fire drill log was reviewed and observed to have the dates of 6/12/23 to 8/17/23. This time frame indicates a fire drill was completed in 66 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation of fire alarm testing done every 30 days on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that in room Kittens, Kangaroos, and Busy Bees did not have a transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1 and #2's emergency contact and financial agreement was not reviewed and updated within 6 months. Child #3's financial agreement had not been reviewed and updated within 6 months. Child #4 emergency contact was not reviewed and updated within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3270.133(1) Original container
“It was observed in the Kangaroo room that a child's Avi-q medication did not come in it's original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #4 did not have proof of bachelors of early education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #3 completed a health assessment on 10/3/23. This date indicates that a health assessment was done late after staff's date of hire (see code sheet). Staff #5 did not complete a 2023 health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not have NSOR clearance on file, only the receipt. Staff #2 did not have the correct FBI clearance, it was not DHS approved. Staff #3 did not have a FBI clearance at all on file. Staff #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #5 did not have the one hour health and safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #5 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility had documentation of sending their emergency plan to the local municipality but did not have any documentation sending it to the county.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #2 only had one written reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility did not have documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
Dec 20, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During dismissal of the morning students, Staff Person #3 was standing at the door where several children in her group were leaving for the day, while several other children in her group were around the corner in the bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the smaller outdoor play space, there was a see saw that had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 has been working in a child care position at the facility for more than 45 days and does not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate on file at the facility. Staff Person #2 's NSOR was dated 10/20/22, more than 45 days from her start date in a child care position at the facility. See code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Busy Bees room there was an inhaler for a child that expired September 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.66(a)/3270.66(e) Locked or inaccessible/Arts and crafts non-toxic
“A can of shaving cream was accessible to children in the Kangaroos room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Jan 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was an area of peeling paint on one of the walls in Fellowship Hall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An outlet in Fellowship Hall was missing a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 began in a child care position on 8/30/21 and did not have an acceptable PA Child Abuse History clearance until 12/30/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
Is Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
Yes. Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center care for?
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education 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 Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 395-6267 to ask.
What is Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?
(610) 395-6267.
Where is Nativity Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center?
4004 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104. The nearest other daycare we list is Dana's Family Childcare, 0.7 miles away.