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Carmen Casado
831 W Liberty St, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00254233 · Family Child Care Home
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- (610) 433-3837
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- 831 W Liberty St, Allentown PA 18102 · 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
3290.74(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.
There is a steak knife on the kitchen counter in the kitchen accessible to the children. There is a large glass vase on the shelf in the childcare room that is accessible to the children.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- 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 will not be at the residence while childcare is taking place at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, facility staff # 1 who was caring for child # 1 alone reported to certification rep that they have been living in the residence since November 2025 and have no clearances on file.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, there is toxic cleaning spray on the shelf in the childcare room accessible to the children on the top shelf. There is also toxic hand sanitizer on the window ledge between the childcare room and kitchen accessible to the children.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection the kitchen did not have a gate up and in place and the kitchen stove does not have a stove guard on it. The kitchen is accessible to the children, and a child was in the kitchen during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2026
- Violation
3290.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
There are hot wheel cars with wheels less than 1 inch in diameter and thumb tacks on a shelf in the childcare space accessible to the children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation
3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
The facility dog Cookie who was present and in the childcare room with the children and staff during the inspection does not have a current rabies vaccination on file. The rabies vaccination on file expired on 5/30/25.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- 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 # 2 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 12/26/24.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
- Violation
3290.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. TIERD LIS: 1. Child # 1 will have a complete file as required by the DHS state guidelines and regulations from time of enrollment. This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator, director or person who is responsible for recordkeeping will participate in a scheduled TA session with the certification representative to view the DHS vodcast regarding children's files. This portion of the plan shall have a date by which the certification rep and the operator can watch and discuss the DHS vodcast together. Corrected 3/16/26 3. Facility operator will send the NE regional office certification representative complete files for all new children enrolled at the facility, including but not limited to the completed emergency contact form and fee agreement before the newly enrolled child's first day of care. This portion of the plan will be completed at a minimum of 3 months after the plan of correction is accepted by the NE regional certification staff.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility for two weeks the operator reported does not have a file.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- 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.
Child # 2 has not had their fee agreement or emergency contact forms reviewed in over six months since 1/10/25.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2025
- Violation
3290.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person. TIERED LIS: 1. Facility staff #1 will not provide care or have access to any child until a complete file is provided to the Northeast regional office certification representative and the staff file is approved. This portion of the plan has an immediate correction date from the time the file is received, reviewed and approved by the Northeast regional office staff. 2. All new facility staff will have a complete file at time of hire. All new hire files will be submitted to the Northeast regional office certification representative to be reviewed before the new hire begins working with children at the facility. For a 3-month period, all new hire files will be submitted to the Northeast regional office certification representative to be reviewed before a new hire begins working with children. This portion of the plan will have a completion date with a minimum of 3 months after the plan of correction is approved by the regional office staff. 3. Certification representative will do multiple unannounced visits over the next three months at the facility to ensure children are supervised by an approved staff person. This will have a correction date three months out from the approved plan of correction from provider.
At the time of the inspection on 12/8/25, Facility staff # 1was working alone with a child at reps' arrival to the facility for the renewal inspection. Facility staff # 1 reported also living in the residence since November 2025 and does not have a file.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- 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.
Facility operator has not tested the fire alarms in over 30 days from 10/3/25 to 11/3/25.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- 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 not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since time of enrollment.
Corrected by Dec 24, 2024
- 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.
Child # 1 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.
Corrected by Dec 24, 2024
- Violation
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child # 1 does not have signed consent for walking excursions.
Corrected by Dec 24, 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 alarms were not tested in over 30 days from 10/3/24 to 11/3/24.
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- 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 the time of the inspection, outside in the children's playhouse, there was numerous gallons of paint.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3290.64(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
At the time of the inspection, there were Pothos plants hanging in the kitchen which were accessible to children.
Corrected by Dec 15, 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was a large glass fish tank on a metal stand leaning against the outdoor playhouse posing a falling hazard to the children.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an updated health assessment on file within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
During the renewal inspection, the dog, Cookie, did not have a current rabies vaccination on file.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
- Violation
3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #1 was dated 1-22-18 and should have been updated again on 1-22-19.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 22, 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 provider will send the emergency plan to local and county emergency management agencies once updated.
At the time of the inspection, accommodations for toddlers was missing from the emergency plan.
Corrected by Jan 21, 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.
At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have verification that 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 Jan 21, 2022
- Violation
3290.24(d) · 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 of emergency drills being conducted.
Corrected by Jan 21, 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.
An inspection report from Allentown Health Bureau's visit on 11-10-21 was viewed. The report stated that Staff #1 did not have a completed current PA State Police clearance or a completed current NSOR certificate on file and was required to stop operation of the family child care. During the complaint investigation conducted on 11-24-21, it was verified that the PA State Police clearance was obtained on 11-22-21 showing there was no current clearance at the time of the Allentown Health Bureau inspection and a period of time where no current clearances were on file. There was no completed NSOR on file during the complaint investigation on 11-24-21 and three children were in care. The provider was required to stop operation at the end of the business day on 11-24-21 until completed clearances are obtained.
Corrected by Dec 1, 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. STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT OPERATE A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME UNTIL COMPLETED CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED AND VIEWED BY DHS. APPROVAL FROM DHS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE OPERATOR ON WHEN TO RE-OPEN.
An inspection report from Allentown Health Bureau's visit on 11-10-21 was viewed. The report stated that Staff #1 did not have a completed current PA State Police clearance or a completed current NSOR certificate on file and was required to stop operation of the family child care. During the complaint investigation conducted on 11-24-21, it was verified that the PA State Police clearance was obtained on 11-22-21 showing there was no current clearance at the time of the Allentown Health Bureau inspection and a period of time where no current clearances were on file. There was no completed NSOR on file during the complaint investigation on 11-24-21 and three children were in care. The provider was required to stop operation at the end of the business day on 11-24-21 until completed clearances are obtained.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the home.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 8, 2025 inspection noted: “There is a steak knife on the kitchen counter in the kitchen accessible to the children. There is a large glass vase on the shelf in the childcare room that is…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 23, 2024 inspection noted: “Child # 1 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since time of enrollment.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 15, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, outside in the children's playhouse, there was numerous gallons of paint.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error