Petite Scholars Learning Center
915 Chestnut St, Coplay, PA
4.8· 20 reviews
Petite Scholars Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Petite Scholars Learning Center
Petite Scholars Learning Center is a child care center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Petite Scholars Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258978
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. Staff #1 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.61(h)(2)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Designated on facility schedule
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. Cert rep observed classroom #8 to be over capacity and this was not indicated on the facility's schedule of daily activities for a 30-minute special activity. Classroom #8 had 18 children, and the capacity of the classroom is 14 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. This is evidenced by the emergency drill on file dated 4/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including, shelter in place at the facility, and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The parent's communication letter regarding the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. Staff person #2 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 5/25 to 5/26. Staff person #2 only completed 5.5 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. The parent handbook did not contain the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, and supervision policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. Staff #1 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.61(h)(2)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Designated on facility schedule
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. Cert rep observed classroom #8 to be over capacity and this was not indicated on the facility's schedule of daily activities for a 30-minute special activity. Classroom #8 had 18 children, and the capacity of the classroom is 14 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. This is evidenced by the emergency drill on file dated 4/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including, shelter in place at the facility, and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The parent's communication letter regarding the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. Staff person #2 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 5/25 to 5/26. Staff person #2 only completed 5.5 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/29/26. The parent handbook did not contain the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, and supervision policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Dec 29, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.71 Heat Source
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, both doors to the kitchen, which is located off of the Main Room, were unlocked and propped open, and the facility's stove was accessible to children. The stove was not equipped with safety covers on the knobs, creating a hazardous condition where children could potentially operate or come into contact with cooking controls or heated surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was one written, nonfamily reference on file for staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, both doors to the kitchen, which is located off of the Main Room, were unlocked and propped open, and several cleaning agents labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in the lower cabinets of the kitchen, which were accessible to children. In addition, an unlabeled bottle of cleaner was observed in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, required first-aid kits were not present or were incomplete in several measured child care spaces. No first-aid kit was present in the Nursery, Room 23/25, or Room 10/12, where children were receiving care. When a first-aid kit was brought into Room 10/12, it was incomplete, missing tweezers and soap. A first-aid kit located in Room 17/19 was also incomplete, missing tweezers and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, the facility had an expired certificate of compliance (expiration date 9/6/2025) posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed and the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated June 2022. The health assessment on file does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care, as required by regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/28/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a high school transcript that did not verify graduation or high school equivalency. The file did not contain documentation of child care experience, which is required to determine qualification and job role. Based on the information in the file, Staff Person #2 meets the definition of an aide. Staff Person #2 was observed working unsupervised while caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/29/2025. At that time, only one facility person was present while 10 young school-age children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
Jul 11, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“During a complaint investigation started on 7-11-25, it was determined that Staff Person #1 is functioning as the director and as a group supervisor at the facility. There are currently 58 children enrolled in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation started on 7-11-25, Staff person #1 admitted to yelling at Child #1 in front of the entire class which resulted in Child #1 becoming upset and crying”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jul 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups
“During a complaint investigation started on 7-11-25, it was determined that Staff Person #1 is functioning as the director and as a group supervisor at the facility. There are currently 58 children enrolled in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During a complaint investigation started on 7-11-25, Staff person #1 admitted to yelling at Child #1 in front of the entire class which resulted in Child #1 becoming upset and crying”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jun 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection conducted 6/23/25, the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed. Staff person #1 has one written, non-family reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted 6/23/25, the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed. Staff person #1 does not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/23/25, the file for Staff person #2 was reviewed. Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment that was completed in the 12 months prior to starting at the facility on 6/10/25. The health assessment is dated 7/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The access doors to the heating units in the first floor men and women's bathrooms were not closing completely causing as area where children could pinch themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 one hour health and safety training update by December 30, 2022 as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A can of Febreeze was found in one of the upstairs bathrooms and was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
Jun 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child files #1 and #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“In Blacker Hall, there was a hole in the wall which had peeling paint and plaster. There was also a door that was damaged causing an area where a child could pinch their finger/skin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 has a PA Department of Education FBI clearance and not the required PA Department of Human Services (DHS) FBI clearance. There is no proof in Staff Person #1's file that she applied for the DHS FBI clearance prior to beginning in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child files #1 and #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Petite Scholars Learning Center
Is Petite Scholars Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Petite Scholars Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Petite Scholars Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Petite Scholars Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Petite Scholars Learning Center care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Petite Scholars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Petite Scholars Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Petite Scholars Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 784-5602 to ask.
What is Petite Scholars Learning Center's phone number?
(646) 784-5602.
Where is Petite Scholars Learning Center?
3355 Macarthur Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is Carolina Lozada, 0.2 miles away.