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Abc Childrens Day Care Center
625 Chew St, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00252909 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (610) 432-5003
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- Address
- 625 Chew St, Allentown PA 18102 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 105 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training that was completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/30/26. Staff Person #1 completed a first aid and CPR training dated 4/20/26, however the training was not completed through a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by May 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/30/26. Staff Person #1 completed a first aid and CPR training dated 4/20/26, however the training was not completed through a PQAS approved curriculum. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training through a PQAS approved curriculum is not on file.
Corrected by May 5, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
Facility staff person # 1 did not complete fire safety training in over 12 months from 1/17/25 to 3/9/26.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility more than 90 days does not have pediatric first aid and cpr training.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Fire alarm testing was not conducted within 30 days from 1/7/25 to 2/11/25.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
At the time of the inspection, the temperature of the water in the women's bathroom measured 111° F.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 only had 8 clock hours of child care training during the 4/22-4/23 training period.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the inspection, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
During the inspection, staff person #1's tuberculosis screening was conducted on 11/23/21, which reflects a date of more than 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to: recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have a written policy addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection, the hot water in the bathrooms measured 111° F.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection, the medication log for child #6 which was signed by the parent only provided consent for the administration of the albuterol medication until 12/2021.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.63/3270.76 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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.
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the outdoor playground had telephone/electrical wires that were hanging down closer to the surface and were within reach of children. The playground was covered in weeds and thistles causing a hazard for children. In the Toddler room, the dramatic play kitchen was not mounted to a surface and was able to be tipped when opened.
Corrected by May 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the embedded swing set equipment had soil as surfacing. Soil is not defined as a loose fill protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, in the School Age room, the Center room and the Gym located all on the second floor, there was no posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, child #1 did not have verification of an annual influenza vaccination being conducted or an exemption from the influenza vaccine on file.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During an onsite inspection on 4/26/22, the emergency plan on file did not have verification that it was sent to the city of Allentown for review.
Corrected by May 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
At the time of the inspection, the Little Tykes slide in the gym had a small crack in it.
Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider is conducting annual emergency drills.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
At the time of the inspection, the operator had stated that they do not provide parents the link to the Chapter 3270 regulations electronically.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 4, 2026 inspection noted: “During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 20, 2026 inspection noted: “Facility staff person # 1 did not complete fire safety training in over 12 months from 1/17/25 to 3/9/26.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 20, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility more than 90 days does not have pediatric first aid and cpr training.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error