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The Devine School

153 Lumber St, Macungie, PA 18062
licensed capacity
184
open each week
5 days

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About The Devine School

The Devine School is a child care center in Macungie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 184 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
184 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity184 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Devine School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Devine School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
184 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249733
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/4/25 Staff # had an outdated state police clearance dated 8/29/20, outdated child abuse dated 8/2/20, and an outdated NSOR clearance dated 9/10/20. Staff #2 had an outdated FBI clearance dated 10/21/20. Staff #3 had an outdated NSOR clearance dated 11/12/20. Making them more than 5 years since the last update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

  2. Dec 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Cert Rep observed rust on the wall in the middle stall of the bathroom in the PreK room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The operator has not notified the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #1 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

  3. Sep 24, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Operator tested the fire system on 5/13/24 and again on 6/26/24 which is a span of 44 days. The system was tested on 7/24/24 and again on 8/27/24 which is a span of 34 days. Which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/13/24 staff #1 left child #1 unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/13/24 staff #1 left child #1 unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024

  4. Sep 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Operator tested the fire system on 5/13/24 and again on 6/26/24 which is a span of 44 days. The system was tested on 7/24/24 and again on 8/27/24 which is a span of 34 days. Which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/13/24 staff #1 left child #1 unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/13/24 staff #1 left child #1 unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024

  5. Dec 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “During the annual inspection on 12/20/2023, in the school age room, the medication Zyrtec was expired. It had the expiration date of 10/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “Child 1 did not have the flu shot on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

  6. Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #1 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. Staff 3 had an expired pediatric first aid/cpr training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started in Center Based Care-Revised 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

  7. Dec 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff 1 did not have two letters of reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility did not have electronic means for parents to access regulations. The facility also did not have contact information on file for DHS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Child 2 didn't have updated permission for emergency medical and minor first aid on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “Staff 1 did not have a health assessment that was documented and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child 1's emergency form and fee agreement are currently up to date. However, the emergency form and fee agreement were updated on 6/24/2021 and then again on 1/6/2022, making it more than 6 months during that time frame.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child 1 was observed to be alone with his speech therapist. Upon review of files, it was observed that child 1 did not have an agreement between parents and facility that he could be alone with the speech therapist.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “Emergency plan was last reviewed on 7/8/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022

  8. Jun 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During an inspection on 6/30/2022, the facility had more than 30 days between alarm testing. Alarm testing occurred on 5/16/2022 and then again on 6/28/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022

  9. May 19, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.21/3270.119 General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position

      “During a complaint investigation, it was found that on 5/19/2022 child 1 was placed on a mat on her stomach. Child 1 is 10 months old. The mat that the child was laying on was also under a microwave, which also posed a hazard as hot drinks and food can be pulled from the microwave. It was also found during the complaint investigation that hot water was pulled from the microwave and spilled onto the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.21/3270.119 General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position

      “During a complaint investigation, it was found that on 5/19/2022 child 1 was placed on a mat on her stomach. Child 1 is 10 months old. The mat that the child was laying on was also under a microwave, which also posed a hazard as hot drinks and food can be pulled from the microwave. It was also found during the complaint investigation that hot water was pulled from the microwave and spilled onto the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.21/3270.69(b) General Health and Safety/110º F or less

      “During a complaint investigation, it was determined through video evidence and staff interviews, that hot water was spilled onto a 10 month old child during nap time. The incident occurred on 5/19/2022. The hot water was pulled out of a microwave which was near the child's mat. When it was pulled out of the microwave, staff 1 accidentally spilled it onto the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.21/3270.69(b) General Health and Safety/110º F or less

      “During a complaint investigation, it was determined through video evidence and staff interviews, that hot water was spilled onto a 10 month old child during nap time. The incident occurred on 5/19/2022. The hot water was pulled out of a microwave which was near the child's mat. When it was pulled out of the microwave, staff 1 accidentally spilled it onto the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

  10. Dec 13, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Children 1 and 2 did not have updated immunizations on file. Child 1 needed an additional DTAP immunization. Child 2 did not have the recommended amount of doses for the DTAP, HiB, Varicella and [name] Child 3 did not have immunizations on file and was past 90 days (90 days due to COVID-19 regulation suspensions) since the date of admission. No exemptions were one file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The preschool room did not have a daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility was not able to locate the receipt for the fire alarm system. The facility did not document monthly fire alarm testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH

      “During the annual renewal inspection on 12/13/2021, facility stated that there was previous COVID-19 cases at the facility and they were not aware that they needed to report them to OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Facility did not sign the fee agreement for child 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Devine School licensed?

Yes. The Devine School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Devine School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Devine School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 The Devine School care for?

184, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Devine School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Devine School'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 The Devine School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 928-0101 to ask.

What is The Devine School's phone number?

(610) 928-0101.

Where is The Devine School?

153 Lumber St, Macungie, PA 18062. The nearest other daycare we list is First Impressions Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).