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Almonte Family Daycare
1405 1/2 Liberty St, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00246682 · Family Child Care Home
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- Phone
- (484) 951-6763
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- Address
- 1405 1/2 Liberty St, Allentown PA 18102 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child # 1 does not have their agreement form signed by the child's parent or guardian or by the operator at the time of their enrollment.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
Child # 1 has attended the facility for a year and only has one child service report on file from the time of enrollment dated 6/16/25.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.181(c) · 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.
The following children have not had their child service reports and fee agreements reviewed and signed for in over 6 months: Child # 1,2,3,4, & 5. Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 all had their forms reviewed and signed for last on 9/16/24.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.192(3) · 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Operator did not update their mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 5/7/20 to 9/10/25.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Provider has not tested the fire alarms in over 30 days from 8/19/25 to 9/19/25.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Provider has not completed an emergency drill since being opened and operating .
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3290.18/3290.191 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. An individual record is required for each facility person.
During a complaint investigation at the facility on 7/22/25, certification representative observed child # 1 a young toddler at the facility being cared for by facility person # 1 who is a relative of the operator with no clearances or staff file.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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. Facility staff #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Facility staff # 1 does not have any clearances on file and reported they have been residing at the facility since January 2025 as they attend are attending college in Lehigh County.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff: child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff: child ratio). TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times ONLY BY A QUALIFIED STAFF PERSON AT THE FACILITY WHO HAS A COMPLETE FILE AT THE FACILITY. This portion of the plans correction should be an immediate. 2. The legal entity must develop a written supervision policy and procedure to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must address all subsections of 3290.113. The written policy must address supervision of all children by a qualified staff person and a complete file at time of hire as required by the state Chapter 3290 regulations and CPSL. The legal entity will submit policy/procedure to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures and it must be documented at the facility. The legal entity will get approval by the regional office certification representative by emailing a copy of the document prior to use. --Plan of Correction - The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan shall be completed.
During a complaint investigation on 7/22/25, facility staff # 1 admitted to rep that a week earlier, they were in the bathroom in the back off the kitchen using the bathroom when a 3-year-old child's mother entered the facility for the child and saw the child alone in the front childcare room. Facility staff # 1 said they had no device to see, hear, assess or direct the preschool aged child in the front childcare room.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
There is toxic Clorox wipes on the bottom shelf of the children's changing table accessible to the children.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The middle ceiling in the front childcare room has a huge square hole in it and it is falling down pulling and looks ready to collapse.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
The diapering can at the changing table is not hands free and lidded.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.165 · The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.
The operator has no menu to discuss the plan and nutritional needs of each child.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending facility on 7/22/25 has no file.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
Fire alarms were not tested ion over 30 days from 10/8/24 to 11/8/24.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
Facility fire alarm in the basement is not sounding off or working when provider sets the alarms off.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 26, 2025 inspection noted: “Child # 1 does not have their agreement form signed by the child's parent or guardian or by the operator at the time of their enrollment.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 22, 2025 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation at the facility on 7/22/25, certification representative observed child # 1 a young toddler at the facility being cared for by…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 22, 2025 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation on 7/22/25, facility staff # 1 admitted to rep that a week earlier, they were in the bathroom in the back off the kitchen using…” — what has changed since then?
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