LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTER AT PALMERTON BOROUG
PALMERTON, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address480 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON, PA, 18071
CountyCarbon
Phone(610) 820-5333
Operating details
Capacity102
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 15, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High4
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- Medium-Low2
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Location
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480 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON, PA, 18071, PALMERTON, PA 18071
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/23/2025
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2025
- Medium-Low risk9/23/2025
Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/23/2025 observed the rest equipment in the preschool room was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Corrected on-site 9/23/2025. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Rest equipment in preschool was labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/19/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk9/17/2024
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 observed the light located in the bathroom of the ITCS room kept flashing on and off when turned on. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The light was fixed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/2/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2024
Safe routes posted (3270.171(c))
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Requirement: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: Written safe routes for the center were posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/18/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PALMERTON, Carbon County
- Capacity: 102
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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