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Prodigy Academy and Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Prodigy Academy and Childcare
Prodigy Academy and Childcare is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to kindegarden and School-Age Children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Prodigy Academy and Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Prodigy Academy and Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248504
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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Apr 30, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Last documented fire safety training certificate on file for Staff Person #5 is dated 11/20/2024, which is over 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were all observed to be caring for children unsupervised at some point during the inspection. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 have not completed the required pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised, including pediatric first-aid/CPR from a PQAS instructor, mandated reporter training, and CCDBG health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/2/2025, which is over 60 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not contain any written, nonfamily references. The files for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 each contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not include any verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. File for Staff Person #3 did not include any verification of education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, several unlabeled bottles were observed in the facility. An infant was observed being fed from an unlabeled bottle, which was not labeled as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the operator reported that bottles are brought to the operator's home and washed each night. The operator further reported that the facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 was not dated. File for Staff Person #4 indicates that they received tuberculosis screening; however, the results were not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the pedal on the diapering trash can in the Infant Room was not functioning, and the trash can was not hands-free as required. Additionally, cloth coverings were observed on diaper changing pads in the Infant and Toddler rooms, preventing the surfaces from being cleaned and sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the letter provided to parents at enrollment explaining the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible during an emergency, or a method for notifying parents when the emergency has ended and providing instructions for safe reunification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At the time of the inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in an infant swing. Staff Person #3 indicated that there was no documented medical reason on file from a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP authorizing the infant to sleep in a position other than that recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At the time of the inspection, several staff members were observed leaving their assigned primary groups and moving to other areas of the facility where they were not able to see, hear, direct, or assess the children in their care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, several outdoor toys were observed in front of a marked fire exit, obstructing the means of egress.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 2/3/2026, which is not an acceptable clearance. No PSP clearance was on file for Staff Person #1. During the inspection, Staff Person #1 emailed a volunteer PSP clearance dated 2/3/2026 to the director, which is also not an acceptable clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 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 from a PQAS instructor, mandated reporter training, and CCDBG health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“An allocated unannounced monitoring was conducted on 4/30/2026. At that time, the letter provided to parents at enrollment explaining the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
Nov 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff person #1 does not have a health assessment that was completed in the 12 months prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 10/5/25 and their health assessment is dated 7/8/24. Staff person #1 does not have a TB screening on file. Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment or TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each have one written, non-family reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
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
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for Child #2. There is no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #1 or Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 started at the facility on 10/5/25 and does not have a child abuse or FBI clearances. There is no verification that staff person #1 was fingerprinted prior to starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
Jan 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The cubbies near the entrance in the Preschool room are not stable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is damaged paint in the near the door to the Infant/Toddler room from the Preschool room,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan does not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There are no signed child service reports on file for Child #1 or Child #2”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 was observed working at the facility and does not have out of state clearances. There is no verification that Staff person #1 applied for out of state clearances prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 resided in New Jersey within the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Prodigy Academy and Childcare
Is Prodigy Academy and Childcare licensed?
Yes. Prodigy Academy and Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Prodigy Academy and Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Prodigy Academy and Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Prodigy Academy and Childcare care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Prodigy Academy and Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Prodigy Academy and Childcare'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 Prodigy Academy and Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 732-3545 to ask.
What is Prodigy Academy and Childcare's phone number?
(610) 732-3545.
Where is Prodigy Academy and Childcare?
1302 Hanover Ave Suite 1352, Allentown, PA 18109. The nearest other daycare we list is Calixto Child Care Center 2, 0.3 miles away.