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St Joseph The Worker Ece

Orefield, PA · Lehigh County
1858 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA 18069
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Quick Facts

Capacity
98 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 395-7400
1858 Applewood Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247048
License Issued
Feb 15, 2026
Active Through
Feb 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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St Joseph The Worker Ece is a Child Care Center in Orefield PA, with a maximum capacity of 98 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On November 4, 2025 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At that time it was observed in room 254, that a cabinet door was broken.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cabinet door in room 254 was secured by the janitor while the inspector was still in the building.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A couple outlets in the gym were missing protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
outlet covers were placed in the electrical outlets during the inspection. Covers were there but the gym is used for sporting events on the weekends and we didn't realize they were removed. I will check the gym on Monday morning to ensure no covers were removed.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In room 251, there were several containers of cleaning products on a low shelf in the unlocked closet.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Clorox wipes were moved higher up, inaccessible to children.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: There were no lidded trash cans in the classrooms for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash cans were placed into each classroom.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: There was not a thermometer placed inside of the refrigerator in room 257.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, a thermometer was placed in this refrigerator. The thermometer did indicate the food was maintained at a temperature below 45 F.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(c) - Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(c)

Description: Health information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: Child files were observed on 11/20/23. Child #1 did not have an initial physical on file and has been enrolled at the facility for longer than 60 days. (See LIS code sheet for date of enrollment). Facility was informed that child cannot return until a physical was completed. Child #1's physical is scheduled for 11/22/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has an old physical in the file since 11/24/2023. He has another appointment for his new physical in February of 2024, since the date on the old one is 2/21/23.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have an approved physical on file. The physical that was presented was on the department of Ed health assessment form and is not approved for preschool children.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 provided the physical and it is now in her file. We learned that when a child is 5 and the pediatrician thinks they need the school physical, we still need to require the Child Health Report. This physical was submitted to Robert upon receiving it on 11/24/2023.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) - Original container/Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5)

Description: Original container/Original label

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/20/23, it was observed that child #3's Auvi -Q inhaler was not in its original box and did not have a prescription label.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member went to the child's house to retrieve the original Auvi-Q inhaler for child #3 during the inspection on 11/20/2023. Robert was shown the packaging and the Auvi-Q inhaler is now in the box.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have documentation of continuity of operations in their emergency plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A COOP was submitted to Robert Dixon on 1/8 for review. Upon his recommendations, the plan is created in it's entirety and is ready for implementation if needed.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: FBI and NSOR clearances were on file for all staff. However, staff #6 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a submission of receipt on file showing proof of FBI fingerprint clearance (prior to working with children). Staff #6 also did not have receipt or application for NSOR Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 provided her IdentoGo receipt and the email verification of submission. Both are in her file. Proof of NSOR application is also now in her file.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #3, #4 #5, and #6 and #8 are working in the capacity of group supervisor. They did not have transcripts of their bachelor's or associates degree on file. Staff # 2 and # 9 did not have documentation of experience or their transcripts in their file.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #4, #5, #6 and #8 have transcripts in their files to support their degrees. Additionally, child care employment verification has been signed by myself for staff #8. Staff #3 has been moved to the capacity of an AGS. Staff #2 and #8 have their transcripts in their files.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs

Noncompliance Area: Staff #8, working in the capacity of a group supervisor, did not have the 30 credits in human services or education fields and therefore cannot be qualified to be a group supervisor.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 has the transcripts in the file and the signed Child Care Verification document by myself for her experience. This employee to my knowledge is able to be in the capacity of a GS. However, I removed her from this compacity and she is now an AGS, until I receive clarification of her capacity. Her transcript shows classes which relate to human services and she has 10 years of experience.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 11/20/23 during renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was accessible to children in room 250. The sanitizer states keep out of reach of children due to alcohol content.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All hand sanitizer and lotions were removed form the accessibility of the children once we were told it was not permitted. Permission forms were sent out and singed by parents for the teachers to administer hand sanitize if needed.
2023-11-20 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/20/23, water was tested in rooms 254 and 257 of the facility. Water temperature reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 11/20/2023 the water was corrected to 109 F. We will continue to monitor the temperature of the water.
2023-02-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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