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Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center
Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center is a child care center in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 17 rules across 5 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 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| 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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247951
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 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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Jun 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/12/2026 observed that staff person #1 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 3/27/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed staff person #1's last health assessment on file expired as it is dated 10/31/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed damaged plaster on the back wall of the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the carpet in the Preschool area had rips in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the daily activities plan was not posted in the Preschool; area, Toddler area, infant area, and Preschool area in second building. Corrected on-site 11/26/2024. Observed the daily activities plan was not posted in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/6/23 to 2/6/23, 6/1/23 to 7/3/23, 8/2/23 to 9/5/23, 10/2/23 to 11/3/23, 11/3/23 to 12/4/23, 12/4/23 to 1/4/24, and 2/2/24 to 3/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #8 did not complete pediatric first-aid/CPR training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the following trainings that were on file: Staff person #1 completed the trainings on 6/23/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #2 completed the trainings on 6/24/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #3 completed the trainings on 4/10/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #4 completed the trainings on 6/24/21 and 7/13/23. Staff #6 completed the trainings on 6/25/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #8 completed the trainings on 6/23/21 and 7/13/23. Each of the pediatric first-aid/CPR trainings that were taken in June of 2021 expired on the last date of June, 2023. The training for Staff #3, completed in April 2021, expired on the last date of April, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff person #3, who qualifies as an aide, was observed to be supervising three infants, by herself, in the Baby Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #3 has a mandated reporter training dated 8/17/18 and then updated 10/12/23 which exceeds the requirement of updating mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff person #5 has an NSOR dated 10/12/23 which exceeds the requirement of clearances on file within 45 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #1 has an initial health assessment dated 10/10/23. Child #2 has an initial health assessment dated 10/23/23. Both exceeds the requirement of initial health assessment within 60 days of the first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 has an initial health assessment dated 11/14/23 which is 90 days after the first day working with children. Staff person #2 has an initial health assessment dated 1/4/22 which is 60 days after the first day working with children. Staff person #3 has a health assessment dated 6/23/21 and an updated health assessment dated 10/31/23 which exceeds the requirement of an updated health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #4 has an initial health assessment dated 11/3/22 which is 12 months after the first day of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
Nov 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Per inspection on 11/29/22 staff #1 employed more than 90 days and do not have completed pre-service training: Health and Safety topics for Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 start date as a provisional staff 10/17/22 completed an FBI clearance request on 11/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person # 1 was hired on 7/12/2021. Their initial health assessment on file is dated 11/9/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center
Is Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center'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 Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 826-5018 to ask.
What is Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center's phone number?
(610) 826-5018.
Where is Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center?
208 Delaware Ave Ste 1, Palmerton, PA 18071. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bombers, under 0.1 miles away.