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Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care
1914 West Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18104 · License #CER-00249917 · Family Child Care Home
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- 1914 West Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18104 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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. Family child care homes must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs. 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(1) -(2).
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on December 18, 2025, at that time the fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found the operator is not testing the fire detection system every 30 days as required. 12/20/24, 2/12/25, 4/11/25, 6/13/25, 8/11/25, 10/13/25, and 12/9/.25 were documented as dates of system testing.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire drills were conducted 12/6/23, 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2024
- Violation
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 all had agreements which were not signed by a parent.
Corrected by Dec 20, 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.
Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire detection system tests were conducted 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Provider did not have a shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy on file.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
- 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.
Household member #1 did not have a disclosure statement on file.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Violation
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
It was observed that there were pothos plants and a jade plant in the bathroom in which children in care utilize. Both strain of plants are toxic to children.
Corrected by Jan 8, 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.
It was observed that fire alarm testing was not done within 30 days.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Violation
3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Provider did not have 3290 regulations posted for parent access.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
- 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.
File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contain an expired Child Abuse Clearance. Child Abuse Clearance for Staff # 1 was dated 11/25/17.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.
File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contain an expired Child Abuse Clearance. Child Abuse Clearance for Staff # 1 was dated 11/25/17.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Fee Agreement for Child # 5 did not contain fee amount.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Fee Agreements for Children # 2, # 3 and # 5 did not contain persons child can be released to. Fee Agreements for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain date of admission.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Emergency Contact Form for Children # 2 and # 4 did not contain health insurance policy name and policy number. Emergency Contact Form for Child # 5 did not contain health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- 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.
Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreements for Children # 1 and # 3 were not reviewed and updated by parents every 6-months. Last time reviewed for Children # 1 and # 2 was 12/20/21.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises nor does the emergency plan provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- 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 Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff 1 does not have a signed disclosure on file. Staff 1 does not have an updated mandated reporter training on file and did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. Staff 1 has mandated reporter training on file dated 7.21.16. Household Member 2 does not have a state police clearance, fbi clearance, and NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
- Violation
3290.69 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
Inspector tested hot water in the bathroom used by the children in care located on the main floor in the kitchen area using a state issued thermometer. Water temperature recorded is 154° F .
Corrected by Feb 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) · Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3290.101(c)(1) - (6).
Inspector did not observe play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.105(a) · (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.
Inspector observed a play pen that was used by the infant in care. The play pen was not labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
Inspector did not observe a daily schedule posted. When inspector arrived, inspector observed child 4, a toddler, watching television with a family member and a friend. While inspecting, ch 4 was placed in a highchair in front of the television with a snack.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
At time of renewal, provider did not have a supervision policy and therefore, cannot review this policy with parents nor can a supervision policy be provided to parents at time of enrollment.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- 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 5's fee agreement is not signed by the parent. Child 5's fee agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Children 1 and 2 do not have emergency contact information on file.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Emergency contact information for child 3 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician and child 5's emergency contact information does not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include the home address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact information for child 5 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include the name, address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
Provider does not have a written plan posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.134(a)/3290.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Prior to snack being given, person giving snack and child 4 did not wash hands. Inspector observed child 4 get placed in a highchair and was given snack. Child 2's hands were not washed after diapering.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.135(b)/3290.152 · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned after use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Inspector observed staff 1 change child 1's diaper and did not clean the surface or wash staff's hands.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
Child # 2 is an infant and does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3290.181(a)/3290.181(b) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.
Children 1 and 2 do not have an individual record on file at facility.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Children 1 and 2 do not have written signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child nor do they have written signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3290.182(8) · A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Children 1, 2, 3, and 4's record does not contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2021
- Violation
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Provider was caring for an infant and a toddler at time of renewal.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(g) · 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.
Provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Provider does not have fire drills documented to show proof fire drills are being conducted every 60 days.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system available for review and therefore was not in compliance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016). Provider does not have a proof of installation of fire alarm system on file nor is there a signed attestation from provider on file attesting to date of installation of fire alarm system.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.
Provider does not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2021
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Documented emergency drills are not conducted annually.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 18, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on December 18, 2025, at that time the fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found the operator is no…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 19, 2024 inspection noted: “Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire drills were conducted 12/6/23, 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 14, 2023 inspection noted: “Provider did not have a shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy on file.” — what has changed since then?
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