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100 E Ludlow St, Summit Hill, PA
4.7· 35 reviews
Small World Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 58
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Small World Day Care Center
Small World Day Care Center is a child care center in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Small World Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248743
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Oct 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/24/2025 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/24/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) are expired. Both NSOR's were dated 10/21/2020. Staff person #1's NSOR was received on 10/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 observed staff person #1's pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training expired on 11/2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/10/2024 observed rusty handlebars attached to the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/10/2024 observed staff person #1's health assessment question #2 was answered "yes" in regard to the staff person having a communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/10/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/10/2024 observed the first-aid kit did not contain soap. Corrected on-site 10/10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/10/2024 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1; health assessments in the file are dated 12/28/20 and 3/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests a few times throughout the year as evidenced by the log dated 12/2/22 to 1/6/23, 3/1/23 to 4/3/23, and 5/2/23 to 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person # 1 and # 2 did not renew their Pediatric First aid and CPR certifications before the expiration date. This is evidenced by their certifications dated 7/19/21 and 9/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There are two exposed bolts on the gate that separated the mulched play area from the infant/toddler play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“There is no documentation that child # 1 received the influenza vaccine for the 2021/22 flu season as recommended by the ACIP. The last influenza vaccine is dated 11/18/2020. There is no exemption on file from the child's parent or medical care provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
Oct 20, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“File for staff person #1, hired 1/2/03, contained a FBI clearance dated 12/23/19, that cannot be used for the purposes of employment with DHS. The other two DHS approved FBI clearances on file were dated 9/6/15 and 10/13/21. Therefore, staff person #1 did not have a DHS approved FBI clearance on file within the 60 month expiration date between the original clearance dated 9/6/15, and the updated clearance dated 10/13/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the outdoor play space that the top of the metal green fencing surrounding the play space contained chipped and damaged paint; the white wooden fencing surrounding the AC unit contained peeling paint and the wood on the fence was rough and splintering causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants or toddlers. The facility does offer care for infants and toddlers were observed in care the day of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Day Care Center
Is Small World Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Small World Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small World Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Small World Day Care Center care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Small World Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small World Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 377-6329 to ask.
What is Small World Day Care Center's phone number?
(610) 377-6329.
Where is Small World Day Care Center?
510 Interchange Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Kids Play & Learn Place, 0.3 miles away.