Blue Light Day Care

3290.18 · 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, Facility Person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a family child care 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 Facility Person #3, Facility Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. The operator reported that Facility Person #3 provides transportation to school-aged children and that no other qualified staff member accompanies Facility Person #3 during transportation. Facility Person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR, mandated reporter training, health and safety training.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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3290.31(f)(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, Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a family child care 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 Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3, Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. The files for Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 did not include documentation of valid pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved instructor. The file for Facility Person #2 contained BLS training dated 1/31/2025, which is not acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training. The operator reported that Facility Person #3 provides transportation to school-aged children and that no other qualified staff member accompanies Facility Person #3 during transportation.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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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, Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a family child care 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 Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3, Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. The files for Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 did not include mandated reporter training certification. The certification representative observed Facility Person #2 providing care to children during the inspection. Additionally, the operator reported that Facility Person #3 provides transportation to school-aged children and that no other qualified staff member accompanies Facility Person #3 during transportation.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, the facility's stove was accessible to children and was not equipped with safety knob covers.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

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3290.111(b)/3290.124(d) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, the following required items were not posted: The facility's written plan of daily activities and routines The emergency transportation plan

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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3290.121(b) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, provider did not have the written document outlining 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.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

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3290.123(a)(2)/3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from fee agreements: Child #2: Departure time. Child #4: Date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

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3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for child #2 did not contain release person(s).

Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

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3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from emergency contact forms: Child #1: Address of child's physician. Child #2: Name of child's physician. Addresses of release persons.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

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3290.151(a)/3290.151(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 on file at the facility. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain a health assessment or TB test. Facility Person #2 was observed to be caring for children during inspection.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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3290.171/3290.182(6) · The operator shall obtain written consent from the parent for transportation by the facility staff. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include written parental consent for transportation by facility staff. The operator reported that both children receive transportation services from the facility.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following forms were not reviewed/updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: Emergency contact form is not signed/dated by the child's parent. Child #3: Emergency contact form last signed/updated in 1/2025. Child #4: Emergency contact form is not signed/dated by the child's parent. Fee agreement last updated 1/20/2025.

Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following emergency contact forms did not have signed parental consent for the following items: Child #1: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid by staff or signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid by staff or signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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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 #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until signed/dated disclosure statements are on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. The files for Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 did not include a signed and dated disclosure statement. All listed facility persons provide child care. Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 all provide child care.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

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3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the basement or on the second floor of the facility.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, the facility did not have an OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarm installed in the basement. Prior to the certification representative's departure, the operator installed an OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarm on the basement level of the facility.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Facility's smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 1/3/2025-2/24/2025, 5/10/2025-6/10/2025, 7/10/2025-8/11/2025, 8/11/2025-9/16/2025,

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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3290.22(a)/3290.72 · 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. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, the following required items were not posted: DHS contact information. Emergency telephone numbers.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2026

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3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Facility Person #1 must take 12 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/2024-12/2025. Hours used to fulfill training year12/2024-12/2025 may not be used to fulfill current training year.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. File for facility person #1 did not contain 12 clock hours of child care training for training year 12/2024-12/2025.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

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3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a family child care 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 Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3, Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, and Facility Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. File for facility person #1 did not contain Health and Safety (CCDBG) training. Facility Person #1 was able to locate proof of the 2022 Health and Safety update dated 1/6/2023; however, Facility Person #1 could not locate proof of any other acceptable health and safety training certificates. Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 do not have any CCDBG health and safety training on file. Facility Person #2 was observed to be caring for children during inspection. The operator reported that Facility Person #3 provides transportation to school-aged children and that no other qualified staff member accompanies Facility Person #3 during transportation.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2026

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3290.18/3290.24(a)(5) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 emergency plan does not address continuity of operations. The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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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 emergency plan does not include the specific does not include the specific method for the staff to contact parents to notify them that an emergency has occurred. The emergency plan does not include the specific does not include the specific method for the staff to contact parents to notify them that the emergency has ended and to make arrangements to safely reunify with their children.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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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.

There is no health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact form for Child #1

Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff Person #1's PA State Police Clearance is dated 1/3/2019 and FBI clearance is dated 1/4/2019.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Facility Person #2 did not have a disclosure statement or completed PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, FBI or National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances on file. Nor was there proof of submission of the request for the PA Child Abuse History clearance or NSOR.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff Person #1's PA State Police Clearance is dated 1/3/2019 and FBI clearance is dated 1/4/2019.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

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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.

Toxic cleaning materials were found on a shelf in the bathroom that was accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Child # 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3290.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Child #2 does not have a complete physical on file at the facility and has been attending more than 60 days. See code sheet for date of enrollment.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3290.151(a)/3290.192(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 on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Facility Person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3290.182(5) · 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.

Child #1 does not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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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 smoke alarms in family child care homes must be interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms. 35 P.S.§ 1223.6(f.1)(1.1). At the time of installation, the smoke alarms in family child care homes must be approved by a testing laboratory recognized by OSHA to test and certify smoke alarms. 35 P.S. § 1223.6(f.1)(1.1)(ii).

The smoke alarms in the facility are not interconnected.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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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 were cleaning products accessible to the children under the bathroom sink.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2023

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3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

None of the children's files reviewed have been updated since March 2022.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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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 were toxics under the bathroom sink that were accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2022

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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.

The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the city of Allentown.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2022

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3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

An emergency drill was not conducted in the past year.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2022

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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 facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted January 15, 2021.

Corrected by Nov 16, 2021

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