LITTLE ARCHIES CLUBHOUSE

ALLENTOWN, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity78
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address635 W TURNER ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18102

CountyLehigh

Phone(610) 351-2541

Operating details

Capacity78

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 15, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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635 W TURNER ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/6/2026, it was observed that the emergency plan drill that was on file was dated 2/3/2025 making it more than 1 year since the last drill. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Staff will do an emergency drill on Monday. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  2. High risk3/6/2026

    Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(3)/3270.182(5))

    Child 1 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid on file. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: I will update permissions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/6/2026
  3. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

    Child 3 had outdated emergency form and fee agreements on file during the renewal inspection on 3/6/2026. They were last updated on 7/22/2025 making it more than 6 months since the last update. Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: I will update forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/6/2026
  4. Medium risk3/6/2026

    Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

    Staff 1 did perform a diaper change during the renewal inspection. Staff 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. Staff 1 did express concerns about being able to appropriately supervise the children during handwashing due to the sink being out of sight of the children and she was by herself with the children. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Legal entity will develop a handwashing policy and review the policy will all staff. Correction: I will develop a handwashing policy. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  5. Medium-High risk3/6/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    Child 2 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: It was filled out with certification representative present. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/6/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk3/3/2025

    Age and Training (3270.31(e))

    Staff 4 had 4 hours of annual training on file. Staff 5 had 8 hours of annual training on file. Staff 4 and 5 did not meet the annual 12 hours of childcare training requirement. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff requiring 12 full hours of training will complete remaining incomplete training hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2025
  2. Medium risk3/3/2025

    Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

    In the caterpillar room, the diaper pad was ripped, making it unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Ripped diaper pad will be ordered and replaced immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2025
  3. Medium-High risk3/3/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    The outside play area had a loose board on the wooden fence. The board also had a rusty nail sticking out of it. 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: On staff maintenance will repair loose boards in the outside play area immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2025
  4. Medium risk3/3/2025

    Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

    During the annual inspection on 3/3/2025, staff 8 and 9 did not have a staff evaluation on file. Staff 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 had outdated staff evaluations. Staff 1's staff evaluation was last completed on 2/29/2024. Staff 2's staff evaluation was last completed on 12/15/2023. Staff 4's last staff evaluation was completed on 7/30/2023. Staff 5's last staff evaluation was completed on 1/22/2025. Staff 6's last staff evaluation was completed on 1/20/2024. Staff 7's last staff evaluation was completed on 12/13/2023. Please see LIS for date of hire. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Required staff evaluations will be completed, printed and placed in each staff member file immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2025
  5. Medium-High risk3/3/2025

    Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

    During the annual inspection on 3/3/3025, staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 ad outdated fire safety training. Fire safety training for these staff occurred on 2/15/2024 making it more than 12 months since the last fire safety training. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: All staff will be trained in required fire safety Training module immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2025
  6. Medium-High risk3/3/2025

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    Staff 1, 2, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9 and 10 had outdated emergency plan training. The emergency plan training for these staff was last given on 2/27/2024, which was more than 12 months ago. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: All staff will be trained in the emergency plan immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$817/month

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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: ALLENTOWN, Lehigh County
  • Capacity: 78
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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