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Awilda Fernandez Family Day Care
2540 W Walnut St, Allentown PA 18104 · License #CER-00251757 · Family Child Care Home
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- (484) 294-1629
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- 2540 W Walnut St, Allentown PA 18104 · Directions
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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
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a family childcare home staff person 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 #1may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/13/19.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.
Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 10/6/20 and an updated NSOR dated 1/7/26. Staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 10/6/20 and an updated NSOR dated 1/7/26.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
- Violation
3290.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
Child #1 did not have date of birth on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not have a continuity of operations policy.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
- Violation
3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The facility has an above ground pool which is accessible to children. The gate providing access to the pool is not 4 feet high and the vertical members are more than 1 3/4 inches apart. This is not in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.
Child #1 did not have enrolling parent's home address, work address, home phone number or work phone number. Child #2 did not have enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. Child #1 did not have the release person's address or phone number listed on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- 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.
The facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted.
Corrected by Jan 12, 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.
The operator documented the following dates for fire alarm testing. 3/2/23 to 4/5/23, which indicates 34 days. 4/5/23 to 5/6/23, which indicates 31 days. 5/6/23 to 6/7/23, which indicates 32 days. 6/1/23 to 7/10/23, which indicates 33 days. Fire alarm testing must be done within 30 days.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f)(1-10). Staff must make up the missed training hours and cannot count them for next years training.
staff members #1 and #2 did not have a total of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility did not have a shaken baby/child maltreatment/head trauma policy on file.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- 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.
Trampoline in the outside play area posed a tipping hazard as bars under the trampoline were not stable and the trampoline swayed back and forth. When trampoline swayed to on side, the other side lifted off of the ground. The wooden fence in the play area also had multiple pickets that were broken and not in good repair.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- 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).
Children 1 and 2 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
3290.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Child 1 did not have the flu shot on file.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- 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.
The second floor did not have an evacuation map.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff 1 did not have 12 hours of childcare training on file.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Staff person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 1/26/2023.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
3290.18/3290.74(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.
On 12/22/2022, certification representative received a report from the city of Allentown that the facility's chimney was in need of repair and presented and health and safety concern. The facility's city license was temporarily suspended and facility had to close. On 1/3/2023, certification representative also spoke with facility that the chimney was in need of repair but that it was repaired on 12/26/2022. On 1/11/2023, certification representative visited the facility and further verified the non-compliance in person.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.62 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
At the base of the front door, inspector observed approximately 5 nails sticking straight out toward a persons feet.
Corrected by Mar 28, 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 admitted to inspector that the facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- 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.
At time of renewal, in the bathroom, inspector observed toxics (cleaning wipes in the unlocked cabinet located under the sink, glass cleaner on a black case behind the bathroom door, and Scope mouthwash in the unlocked medicine cabinet). All were accessible to children in care and all were labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Corrected by Feb 28, 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.
When using the state issued thermometer, the water in the bathroom registered at 126° F.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3290.72 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center are not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
3290.77 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
There is a sliding glass door in the childcare space that does not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on glass.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- 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.
Provider does not have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- 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.
Provider does not have 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 in writing to review and provide to parents at time of enrollment.
Corrected by Mar 1, 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.
Fire drills are not being conducted at least once every 60 days. Provider conducted fire drills were documented as being held on 1.20.21, 4.20.21, 8.20.21, and 12.20.21.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- 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 detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c). Fire detection devices are not tested every 30 days. Documented testing for fire detection system is as follows; 1.20.21, 4.20.21, 8.20.21 and 12.20.21.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- 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 admitted to not providing 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.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Provider admitted to not conducting an emergency drill annually therefore there is no emergency drill documented and on file at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 30, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainin…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 12, 2024 inspection noted: “Child #1 did not have date of birth on their emergency contact sheet.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 11, 2023 inspection noted: “The facility did not have a shaken baby/child maltreatment/head trauma policy on file.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error