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St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 203
- open each week
- 5 days
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About St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center
St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center is a child care center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 203 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 38 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 203 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 | 203 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 203 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256874
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
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 29, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #7 did not include a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #10 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #5, #7, #8 and #9 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for children #6 and #10 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for child #8 and #9 was not updated every 6 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 3/19/25 and 9/10/25, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for child #5 was not updated every 12 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 2/1/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
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
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #20 only took 10 hours of childcare training during the 1/2025-1/2026 training period. Staff person #22 only took 10 hours of childcare training during the 2/2025 - 2/2026 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“See SIN-00268382 for violation description.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) Written plan/Promote development
“See SIN-00268382 for violation description.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection on 6/25/25, the last documented fire drill that was conducted was done on 4/21/25 and not every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the inspection on 6/25/25, it was determined that for a previous incident that occurred to child #1 which caused bruising on the arms, there was no incident report created or provided to the parent. Staff acknowledged this incident occurred in April.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“Multiple staff acknowledged that Staff Person #1 was observed to withhold food from children when they were not listening and then proceed to eat the food that was being withheld from the children. Staff Person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“Multiple staff acknowledged that Staff Person #1 would tell specific children that they hate them and grab by the children by the arms and push them forcefully to the ground. Staff Person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Multiple staff acknowledged that Staff Person #1 was observed to grab children by the arms and forcefully place them into chairs or push them forcefully to the ground, often times leaving red marks on the children's arms. Staff Person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Multiple staff acknowledged that while on walks outside of the facility, most specifically on June 18th, Staff Person #1 would leave the children that they were responsible for in the supervision of other staff who were not specifically assigned to those children, to enter coffee shops. The Director and other staff also acknowledged that Staff Person #1 was constantly on their cell phone and not properly supervising children while in the classroom. Staff person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25. During another inspection on 8/20/25, video footage was viewed from an incident that occurred on 8/18/25 between 4:36 - 4:40pm. On the footage, Child #2 and other children were observed to be building a tower with Magna Tiles. They were all observed to then knock down the tiles together, and the other children started throwing the Magna Tiles at Child #2. Child #2 was observed to rebuild the tower, which was knocked down again by the other kids. Child #2 and the other children in the Magna Tile group started throwing the tiles at each other. One tile hit Child #2 in the face, and he was observed laying on the floor, visibly upset. Throughout the incident, Staff Person #2 was observed sitting at a table towards the back of the room. Staff person #2 did not intervene in the incident with these children to stop the incident or prevent injury from occurring. Child #2 was observed on the ground covering their face up until the child's parent arrived. The other children dispersed throughout the room and went onto different activities. It appeared as though staff #2 was made aware of the injury from child #2's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) Written plan/Promote development
“On 8/20/25, there was no daily written plan of activities and routines, including a time for free play, posted in the school-age room. Staff acknowledged that there is not structure in the classroom, that they do not have a daily schedule and there is too much downtime for the kids, therefore, resulting in negative behaviors in the classroom and children getting injured due to those behaviors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection on 6/25/25, the last documented fire drill that was conducted was done on 4/21/25 and not every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the inspection on 6/25/25, it was determined that for a previous incident that occurred to child #1 which caused bruising on the arms, there was no incident report created or provided to the parent. Staff acknowledged this incident occurred in April.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“Multiple staff acknowledged that Staff Person #1 was observed to withhold food from children when they were not listening and then proceed to eat the food that was being withheld from the children. Staff Person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“Multiple staff acknowledged that Staff Person #1 would tell specific children that they hate them and grab by the children by the arms and push them forcefully to the ground. Staff Person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Multiple staff acknowledged that Staff Person #1 was observed to grab children by the arms and forcefully place them into chairs or push them forcefully to the ground, often times leaving red marks on the children's arms. Staff Person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Multiple staff acknowledged that while on walks outside of the facility, most specifically on June 18th, Staff Person #1 would leave the children that they were responsible for in the supervision of other staff who were not specifically assigned to those children, to enter coffee shops. The Director and other staff also acknowledged that Staff Person #1 was constantly on their cell phone and not properly supervising children while in the classroom. Staff person #1 has been terminated from the facility as of 8/20/25. During another inspection on 8/20/25, video footage was viewed from an incident that occurred on 8/18/25 between 4:36 - 4:40pm. On the footage, Child #2 and other children were observed to be building a tower with Magna Tiles. They were all observed to then knock down the tiles together, and the other children started throwing the Magna Tiles at Child #2. Child #2 was observed to rebuild the tower, which was knocked down again by the other kids. Child #2 and the other children in the Magna Tile group started throwing the tiles at each other. One tile hit Child #2 in the face, and he was observed laying on the floor, visibly upset. Throughout the incident, Staff Person #2 was observed sitting at a table towards the back of the room. Staff person #2 did not intervene in the incident with these children to stop the incident or prevent injury from occurring. Child #2 was observed on the ground covering their face up until the child's parent arrived. The other children dispersed throughout the room and went onto different activities. It appeared as though staff #2 was made aware of the injury from child #2's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) Written plan/Promote development
“On 8/20/25, there was no daily written plan of activities and routines, including a time for free play, posted in the school-age room. Staff acknowledged that there is not structure in the classroom, that they do not have a daily schedule and there is too much downtime for the kids, therefore, resulting in negative behaviors in the classroom and children getting injured due to those behaviors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
May 21, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance dated 5/4/23 for staff person #6 stated "Request Pending" and did not contain a dissemination date, making this an incomplete clearance. Staff person #12 had PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances of volunteer status and not employment purposes at time of hire and was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children. (see LIS code for date of hire). Staff person #14 did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file and was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #16 did not update mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the current certificate on file dated 3/12/25 and the previous certificate on file dated 3/3/20.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #6 was checked "yes" to communicable diseases with no additional documentation to describe the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual, as required. The health assessment for staff person #9 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #17 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 Also, for staff person #17, the health and safety training part 1 and part 2 were taken on 4/25/25 and not within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #11 and #17 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #11 and #17 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“At the time of the inspection, child #9 and child #10 did not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the health assessments dated 3/27/25 and 3/19/24, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At the time of the inspection, the television on the shelf in the preschool room was wobbly and not secured to a surface posing a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.36(b)(3) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #11 did not have documentation of 1 year (1,250 hours) of experience with children to accompany the high school diploma and college credits and therefore, could not qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“At the time of the inspection, in the preschool room, the trash can did not contain a lid. It appeared to have been contaminated by human excrement as wipes/tissues were observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not update the FBI clearance every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current FBI clearance on file dated 8/16/24 and the previous FBI clearance on file dated 8/1/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessments for staff person #2 and staff person #3 was checked "yes" to communicable diseases with no additional follow up documentation describing the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, there was no TB screening at time of hire on file for staff person #2 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.76/3270.104(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size
“At the time of the inspection, two shelves in the infant room were wobbly, not secured to a surface and were able to be tipped over. In the nursery underneath the changing table mat, there were food crumbs and pieces of paper indicating under the mat has not been cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
May 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #2, child #8 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent. It also did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #9's emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff person #1, staff person #11 and staff person #16's health assessment did not contain an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the PS1 room, in the bottom unlocked filing cabinet there were bottles of sunscreen and diaper cream observed. In the office area, there were cans of Barbasol shaving cream, Dawn Dish Soap, Borax, and Alka-Seltzer on a shelf. All of these items stated, "keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children in the PS1 room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #16 had a FBI clearance on file that was from PA Dept of Education and not approved to be used in childcare. Staff person #16 did not have documentation of obtaining fingerprinting for the FBI clearance through DHS approved IDentogo and has been employed at the facility for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“Prescription Hydrocortisone cream for child #11 was observed in the PS1 classroom. There was no written consent from the parent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.135(b) Clean and good repair/Surfaces cleaned
“The changing table pads in both the young and older toddlers were torn and inside foam was exposed. This prevents the pad from being properly cleaned with a sanitizing solution after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #9 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
May 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“STAFF #1, an assistant group supervisor, had verification of 2 years' experience working with children, but did not have verification of education in file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Provider stated that 2 emergency drills have been done, but there was no written documentation of any emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment
“On 11/29/22 cert rep viewed video footage from a self-reported incident that occurred at the facility on 11/17/22 at 11:45 am. In the video, cert rep observed STAFF #1 grab 4 older toddlers by the upper arms, drag them and forcefully put them on their nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment
“On 11/29/22 cert rep viewed video footage from a self-reported incident that occurred at the facility on 11/17/22 at 11:45 am. In the video, cert rep observed STAFF #1 grab 4 older toddlers by the upper arms, drag them and forcefully put them on their nap mats.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
May 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During onsite renewal inspection on 6/1/22, cert rep observed damaged paint/plaster in the SA room by the rubber cove molding by the door where the clock is.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 5/25/22 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 does not have a completed NSOR in file. See code sheet for date of hire. NSOR application was submitted on 9/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center
Is St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center care for?
203, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Johns Lutheran Day Care 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 St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 759-4999 to ask.
What is St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center's phone number?
(610) 759-4999.
Where is St Johns Lutheran Day Care Center?
200 S Broad St, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is Forever Friends Child Care, 0.2 miles away.