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Casa Jeanette Christian Day Care
915 W Greenleaf St, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00247413 · Child Care Center
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- (484) 860-0303
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- 915 W Greenleaf St, Allentown PA 18102 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 48 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Facility purple wall to the right entering the large childcare room under the Happy Birthday Letters on the wall has screws sticking out of the wall near the area the mattresses are stacked the children rest on.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill in over 12 months since 9/18/24.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
Facility staff # 1,2,3 & 5 have not reviewed the emergency plan in over a year since 8/30/24.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Facility staff # 1,3,4, & 5 have not have fire safety training in over 12 months from 3/13/.24 to 6/18/25.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).
Facility staff # 2 hired and working at the facility over 90 days has not completed the health and safety requirements in pediatric first aid and cpr, mandated reporter trainings and the health and safety trainings.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Facility staff # 1 did not update their PA state police clearance in over 60 months from 6/26/20 to 9/12/25. Facility staff # 1 who is working at the facility has a child abuse clearance that is over 60 months old from 2/24/20. Facility staff # 2 has a volunteer PA state police clearance on file and does not have a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The school age children have a large indoor basketball hoop with a plastic backboard that is cracked on the backboard.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.181(d) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
Child # 1,2 & 3 have fee agreements that are not dated by the child's parent or guardian at the time of review with signature. Child # 2 & 3 have fee agreements not signed by the facility operator.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Child # 2 has attended the facility over 6 months and does not have a child service completed and on file.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
There is Desitin for a child # 3 that expired in May 2025.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
There are expired croissants with a sell by date of Sept 15, 2025 in the children's snacks area. There are numerous Wawa breakfast sandwiches in the refrigerator with the children drinks and snacks for the children that state "Time good until 10:50 AM- 9/15/25. This is date stamped by Wawa that made the sandwiches.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There is a tommee tippeee bottle being used by a child at the facility at the time of the inspection that is not labeled for the child.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Facility staff # 2 only has 1 reference on file.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The facility has no documentation of conducting fire drills at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not test the alarms in over 30 days from 3/10/25 to 5/4/25.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c)/3270.123(a)(1) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Facility staff # 1, #2 & # 3 have not had emergency plan training in over 12 months from 7/21/22 to 8/30/24.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Facility director has not done a staff evaluation for facility staff # 1 in over 12 months from 8/1/23 to 9/4/24 and for staff # 2 in over 12 months from 8/1/22 to 9/3/24.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There is toxic hand sanitizer and Odo Ban disinfectant on top of the refrigerator accessible to the children. This was displayed to operator by having a school aged child stand and grab the items off the refrigerator and hand to the rep with no stool or chair used by the child. There is toxic hand sanitizer and coconut milk conditioner in an unlocked closet accessible to the children.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The facility first aid kit does not have tweezers.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There is a hole on the back wall to the left when exiting the children's bathrooms in the rear of the facility.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
There is no children's cot list assigning cots to the children.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Child # 3's fee agreement does not say the fee amount or date to be paid nor is it anywhere else in the child's file.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child # 1 does not have their health insurance policy number on file. Child # 4 does not have a health insurance policy name or number on file.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(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 # 3 did not have their fee agreement or emergency contact forms updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 10/12/23 to 8/12/24 for the emergency contact form and 1/6/23 to 8/12/24 for their fee agreement. Child # 4 has not had their fee agreement updated in over 6 months since 12/28/22 and their emergency contact forms since 10/12/23. Child # 1 did not have their emergency contact form in the facility emergency bag updated in over 6 months since 1/3/23.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Facility has not tested the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 4/4/24 to 5/10/24.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Facility staff are required to do 2 hours of annual childcare training and submit the training certificate towards this year's missing childcare training hours. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 will still be required to complete an additional 12 hours of childcare training that will be reviewed at next year's annual inspection.
Facility staff # 1 & # 2 only have 10 hours of annual childcare training on file for their annual hours.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the inspection, the provider did not have a written policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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 trainings are completed, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/17/23, 7/11/23, 7/11/23 and 7/11/23, respectively.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #4, staff person #4 and staff person #5 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 10/25/23.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) · Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During the inspection, the operator did not have a facility copy of incident reports for children who receive injuries while at the child care facility.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the inspection, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 does not have annual emergency plan training on file. This is evidenced by the emergency plan training dates of 7/30/22, 9/21/21, 7/21/22 and 6/9/22, respectively.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(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.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 does not have current pediatric First Aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric First Aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/17/23, 7/11/23, 7/11/23 and 7/11/23, respectively.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not complete annual fire safety training. This is evidence by the training on file dated 9/14/22.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until 10/25/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the renewal, staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training requirements
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #5 will have until 10/25/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(c)/3270.178 · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
During the inspection, the vehicle that staff person #3 was driving did not contain scissors, tweezers or soap in the first aid kit. The vehicle that staff person #4 was driving did not contain soap in the first aid kit.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the inspection, there was a hole in the wall by the bathroom to the right of the kitchen.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During the inspection, there was a plastic, dramatic play kitchen in the childcare space. The oven door to the kitchen was cracked posing sharp edges which are a hazard to children.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.121(a)/3270.121(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.
During the inspection, the operator did not have documentation of 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 Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection, child #3's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection, child #5 did not have a date of admission on the agreement.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the inspection, child #1 did not have the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(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.
During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 and child 5 did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(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.
During the inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not on the emergency contact form for child #4 and child #5.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During the inspection, the vehicles used by the facility for transportation did not include the emergency contact forms for the children that were being transported.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.
During the inspection, child #2 and child #3 did not have an update to the emergency contact form and agreement in the previous 6 months.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
During the renewal inspection, staff person #5 did not have a tuberculosis screening at initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
During the inspection on 10/3/23, in the kitchen refrigerator, there were packs of Lil' Smokies which stated to use by 9/27/23. There was a container of Lactose Free milk which did not contain a lid and was opened.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the inspection, child #4 and child #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #2 through child #5, there was no signed parental consent for transportation. The children are transported daily.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring log had a test date of 9/13/23 with a previous testing date of 8/9/23. This reflects more than a 30 day testing requirement for the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection, staff person #1 through staff person #4 did not have any clock hours of childcare training on file during their 12/21-12/22 training period. Staff person #5 did not have any clock hours of childcare training on file during the 6/22-6/23 training period.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have written policies identifying the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
During the renewal inspection, Styrofoam cups and plates were observed being used in the main child care space.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, the operator did not have practice drills and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator was not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating that all corrections would be completed by 8/5/22. A follow up visit was conducted on 8/25/22. The operator still did not have practice drills and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating all corrections would be implemented by 8/31/22. A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/22, the operator still did not have practice drills and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. Continuity of operations was also missing from the emergency plan. The operator is still not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(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.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises in the emergency plan. There was also no 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 in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.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.
During the renewal inspection, there was no annual update and review of the emergency plan by the City of Allentown and Lehigh County Emergency Management Agencies.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection, staff #5 did not have documentation of fire safety training being conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(c)/3270.178 · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
During the renewal inspection, staff #3 was observed arriving at the child care facility in a vehicle with 3 school age children in it. There was no first aid kit in the vehicle.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection, the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care was missing from the emergency contact form for child #2.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection, the work address of the enrolling parent was missing from the emergency contact form for child #3.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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.
During the renewal inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing from the emergency contact form for child #5.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the renewal inspection, in the main child care space, there were no emergency contact forms for the children that were present in the room.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During the renewal inspection, staff #3 was observed arriving at the child care facility in a vehicle with 3 school age children in it. There were no emergency contact forms for these children in the vehicle.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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 informationA 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.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 have not been updated by the parent in writing within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 9/29/22. The previous manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 8/2/22 showing more than a 30 day timeframe of when the fire detection system was manually monitored.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection, the provider did not have lockdown procedures posted in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have documentation showing the local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, the operator did not have practice drills and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator was not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating that all corrections would be completed by 8/5/22. A follow up visit was conducted on 8/25/22. The operator still did not have practice drills and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator is still not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, the operator did not have verification of emergency drills being conducted annually. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be made by 8/5/22. A follow up inspection occurred on 8/26/22. The operator still did not have verification of emergency drills being conducted annually.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an unannounced investigation on 7/18/22, staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training Topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.14 · 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.
During an unannounced investigation on 7/18/22, the operator did not have a valid fire inspection or fire permit on file. This was verified with the Fire Marshall on 7/20/22.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 and staff person #3 will have until 8/21/2022 to do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
During an unannounced investigation on 7/18/22, staff person #2 and staff #3 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #6 will have until 8/6/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an unannounced investigation on 7/18/22, staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #6 will have until 8/6/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person#6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Facility person #5 may not volunteer in the child care facility until the FBI clearance is obtained and reviewed by DHS. Staff Person #6 may not work in a child care position until the PA State Police and Child Abuse clearance is obtained and reviewed by DHS.
During an unannounced investigation on 7/18/22, facility person #5 (see code sheet for start date of volunteering) did not have a completed FBI clearance on file. Staff person #6 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a disclosure statement with a witness signature or a date the staff person signed the form. Staff person #6 had a PA State Police clearance on file that was of volunteer status and not employment purposes. There was no Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #6. Staff person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
During an unannounced investigation on 7/18/22, staff #2 admitted to being out of ratio during an inspection with the Allentown Health Bureau that occurred on 6/22/22. Staff #2 admitted the preschool side of the classroom contained 12 children with 1 staff person. This ratio requires two staff people.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. To maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, the operator did not have practice drills and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator was not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, staff #6 did not have education on file to be qualified as a staff person.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the inspection on 7/18/22, child #9 did not have address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, child #3 and child #10 did not have the work address for the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, there was no address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #6, child #8 and child #9.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, there was no 6 month review/update by the parent to the child #6's emergency contact form and agreement.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
As of the onsite inspection on 7/18/2022, the initial health assessment on file for Child #8 does not have a date to indicate when the assessment was conducted.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, staff #6 did not have question #1, #2 or #3 answered on the health assessment that was on file.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, the operator did not have verification of emergency drills being conducted annually.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During an onsite inspection on 7/18/22, the last documented date of manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 4/14/22 and not every 30 days, as required.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The provider will not operate under current fire detection system. The provider must temporarily install operable smoke detectors on each floor and demonstrate compliance with a DHS certification representative before being allowed to reopen.
During a follow up inspection on 7/20/22, the fire detection system at the facility was not fully operable. When the provider tested the system, the alarms did not sound and the strobe lights did not turn on. The alarm company stated on 7/20/22 that there was not enough voltage going to the alarm panel. This caused the inoperability. The facility was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).(b)
Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The provider will come into compliance with ACT 62 by having an operable fire detection system at all times. The provider will demonstrate operation and compliance with DHS certification representative.
During a follow up inspection on 7/20/22, the fire detection system at the facility was not fully operable. When the provider tested the system, the alarms did not sound and the strobe lights did not turn on. The alarm company stated on 7/20/22 that there was not enough voltage going to the alarm panel. This caused the inoperability. The facility was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).(b)
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
At the time of the inspection, there was no fee amount to be charged on the agreement for child #1.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
At the time of the inspection, the immunization record for child #1-5 did not contain an annual influenza vaccination or letter of exemption for that vaccine.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for child #2 and 5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
At the time of the inspection, on the health assessment for staff #2 there was no statement that an examination for communicable diseases was conducted and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
At the time of the initial inspection, both classrooms were set up for child care space and there was no definitive play space for the children.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At the time of the initial inspection, there was an outlet in the main child care space closest to the back left hand side of the classroom which did not have protective receptacle covers.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
At the time of the inspection, there was Febreze spray and Pledge cleaner on a shelf in the main child care space that was accessible to children. In the main lobby area, there was hand sanitizer on a low table that was easily accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
At the time of the initial inspection, in the kitchen area next to the shelf holding non-perishable food, there was evidence of mouse feces and a live cockroach.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
At the time of the inspection, the trash cans in room 1 and 2 were not able to be opened due to dead batteries in the automatic opening lid of the can, therefore, making them inoperable.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
At the time of the initial inspection, the water in room 1 measured 113.5° F and the water in both bathrooms measured 121° F.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
At the time of the inspection, the facility which is located on a 2nd level, had windows throughout the center that opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
At the time of the initial inspection, tape was missing from the first aid located by the window in Room 2.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was purple peeling paint on the "bump out" section of room 2 classroom.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of the initial inspection, the trash cans in the bathrooms were not able to be opened due to dead batteries in the automatic opening lid of the can, therefore, making them inoperable.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
At the time of the initial inspection, in room 2, the red stool had chipped paint all around the edges. The red sink in dramatic play area located by the back left side had chipped paint all over the faucet area.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
At the time of the inspection, in room 2, there was a train table with 2 broken legs which was leaning on a soft device. The blue play kitchen was not durable in that it was able to be tipped when opened. There was a brown shelf located by the left back window which was separating from its sides causing a pinch hazard. The toy/game shelf located at the back right side of the room was not secured and was a tipping hazard.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
At the time of the initial inspection, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator of room 1.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted anywhere in the facility.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 18, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility purple wall to the right entering the large childcare room under the Happy Birthday Letters on the wall has screws sticking out of the wall near the ar…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 3, 2024 inspection noted: “Facility staff # 1, #2 & # 3 have not had emergency plan training in over 12 months from 7/21/22 to 8/30/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 27, 2023 inspection noted: “During the inspection, the provider did not have a written policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.” — what has changed since then?
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