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Precious Steps Day Care
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About Precious Steps Day Care
Precious Steps Day Care is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 99 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 791-2526 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Precious Steps Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255515
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 2/23/26 Staff person #1 tapped the top of child #1's head twice to get him to pay attention.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Cert Rep observed that the smoke detectors were tested on 12-2-25 and then again at the time of the allocated unannounced on 1-8-26 which is a span of 37 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1 & 2 are missing updated emergency contact and agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
May 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child 1 did not have a flu shot or exemption letter on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training
“Staff 1 and 2 had 9 1/2 hours of annual training on file, instead of 12 hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature measured at approximately 112 degrees throughout the whole facility. In the women's bathroom, which is also used by the children, it measured at 116 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
- May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Steps Day Care
Is Precious Steps Day Care licensed?
Yes. Precious Steps Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Precious Steps Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Steps Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Precious Steps Day Care care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Precious Steps Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Steps Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 791-2526 to confirm.
How much does Precious Steps Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 791-2526 to ask.
What is Precious Steps Day Care's phone number?
(610) 791-2526.
Where is Precious Steps Day Care?
124 E Susquehanna St, Allentown, PA 18103. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.