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Northwest Childrens Centre
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Northwest Childrens Centre
Northwest Childrens Centre is a child care center in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 110 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants 6 weeks - 1 year through School-Age Kindergarten to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (PA Keystone STARS - 4 Stars (out of 4)) |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Northwest Childrens Centre
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259661
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Background checks 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
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, 2026Visit4 rules cited
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have verification of age on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have two written, non-family references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Continued non-compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, a review of staff files was conducted at that time and found that staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 6/8/26. Also, staff person #1's PA State Police clearance was not requested until 6/22/26. Staff person #2 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 10/17/25. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was still in pending status at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff person #3 did not sign a disclosure statement until 10/15/25 and their PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 9/15/25, NSOR was dated 9/11/25, and FBI was requested 9/10/26. See code sheets for first day in direct childcare position. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the operator of the facility will immediately comply with the requirements of the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3490, relating to protective services. On 7/27/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the Northern Lehigh swimming pool and facility person #4 was present and did not have a signed and dated disclosure on file. did not have an FBI or NSOR verification on file or proof that they had requested those clearances.”
Jul 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, at the time of the inspection there was no documentation at the facility of an emergency drill being conducted in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, a review of staff files was conducted at that time and found that staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 6/8/26. Also, staff person #1's PA State Police clearance was not requested until 6/22/26. Staff person #2 did not have a completed NSOR verification on file prior to direct and routine contact with children as is required. NSOR was dated 10/17/25. Staff person #2's PA State Police clearance was still in pending status at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff person #3 did not sign a disclosure statement until 10/15/25 and their PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 9/15/25, NSOR was dated 9/11/25, and FBI was requested 9/10/26. See code sheets for first day in direct childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 7/13/26, at the time of the inspection and the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found more than 30 days between manual testing of the system during the periods of January 30,2026 to March 15, 2026, March 15, 2026 to April 17, 2026, April 17, 2026 to May 29, 2026, June 9, 2026 to July 13, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility between 10/9/25 and 10/14/25. It was observed that Staff #1 did not have a NSOR on file prior to employment and at present as is required. Staff Person #1 was observed working in a childcare position at the facility on 10/9/25 and per documents on file, Staff Person #1 applied for the NSOR on 10/13/25.”
Jul 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025, a review of staff files found that Staff Person #1 had a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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, the last test of the fire detection system was conducted on 12/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the facility fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted on 12/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Jul 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #1 did not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child #1, a preschool aged child, most recent health assessment on file was dated and signed 6/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a bottle of Clorox bleach cleaner under the sink in the school age bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has been employed in a child care position for more than 45 days and does not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certification on file. Staff Person #2 does not have a signed and dated disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 7/8/24, the facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“A bottle of children's Motrin in the toddler room had expired 10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
Jul 19, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the Wobbler room near the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the facility's emergency plan did not include methods to contact parents or inform parents that the emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 operator did not provide parents with procedures for accessing the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the toddler 2 child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the parent handbook did not contain general daily schedule or supervision policy. Director acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During renewal inspection on 7/19/23, the rubber mulch under the swings, curly slide, small climber and embedded teeter totter on the preschool/school age playground measured between 2 inches and 4 inches deep. Required depth of rubber mulch is 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 7/19/23, facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23, facility person #1 did not have two non-family references non in staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 the director acknowledged that a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports are not kept in the individual child's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23, facility person #1 did not receive a health assessment and tb screening at initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During the renewal inspection on 07/20/23 the child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the flu vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is over six months of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.75(a)/3270.75(d) In child care spaces/On excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 07/19/23 a first aid kit was not present in the young preschool room and the toddler 2 room. The first aid kit in the toddler 1 room did not contain a bottle of water. Staff acknowledged that this kit was taken outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
Jul 8, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the toddler playground fencing. Bird excrement was observed covering the toddler bench on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, diapers in plastic packaging was observed in the low cubbies, approximately one foot high, in the toddler 2 room and was accessible to the toddlers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the emergency contact forms in the school age room for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain health insurance information or policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags that accompany staff on field trips.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 was last updated 12/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the file for Child #2, a young toddler, was reviewed. The date of the last health assessment on file for Child #2 was 8/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file contained a health assessment dated 5/11/22, after the date of hire for Staff Person #1. The file contained TB test results 2/3/17, more than 12 months prior to the date of hire for Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the files for Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 were reviewed. The files did not contain any written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the young school age bathroom. Holes were observed in the first and second seat of the driver's side of the facility bus.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the water in the handwashing sink in the Wobbler Room reached a temperature of 120° F and the water in the handwashing sink in the Infant Room reached a temperature of 115° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance for employment dated 6/24/22 that had been requested 6/24/22, after the date of hire for Staff Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/8/22. At that time, the rubber mulch under the swings and embedded teeter totter on the preschool/school age playground had been scattered through use and the dirt ground was visible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 6/10/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for required preservice training for those staff present during the inspection. Staff Person #1 completed preservice training on 9/10/18 using the 6 hour course which is no longer acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
Feb 16, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An unannounced visit was conducted on 2.16.22. Fire drill was not conducted every 60 days. The last fire drill documented is dated 12.13.21”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A unannounced inspection was conducted on 2.16.22. Fire detection devices are in non-compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).Provider is not testing fire detection devices every 30 days. Last fire detection device check that was documented is dated 12.13.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
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- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Northwest Childrens Centre
Is Northwest Childrens Centre licensed?
Yes. Northwest Childrens Centre is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Northwest Childrens Centre last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northwest Childrens Centre had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Northwest Childrens Centre care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Northwest Childrens Centre accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Northwest Childrens Centre's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Northwest Childrens Centre cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 767-1990 to ask.
What is Northwest Childrens Centre's phone number?
(610) 767-1990.
Where is Northwest Childrens Centre?
6301 Route 309 Suite 2h, New Tripoli, PA 18066. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids Child Development Center, 1.2 miles away.