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Catalina Family Daycare

1438 W Gordon St, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00243188 · Family Child Care Home

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 6 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr2-Star programLast inspected Jul 29, 2025
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1438 W Gordon St, Allentown PA 18102 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolFull YearOvernight CareEvening CareWeekdaysWeekend CareFlexible Schedule24 Hour Care

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 6 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jul 29, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 19, 2024 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    Child # 1, 2 & 3 did not have their fee agreements completed at time of enrollment. Fee agreements were completed 8/5/24 for child # 1 and on 7/24/24 for child # 2 & # 3. Child # 1 did not have an emergency contact form completed at time of enrollment. Emergency contact form was completed 8/12/24 for child # 1.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

    Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 all have the original agreements on file instead of a copy.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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  • Violation

    3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) · 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 health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    Child # 2 does not have the child's physicians name, address or phone number listed on the emergency contact form. Child # 2 & # 3 do not have their health insurance name or policy numbers on file.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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  • 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.

    The following children do not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid: Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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  • 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 transportation or walking excursions.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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Jul 22, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 4, 2024 — Initial review
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    Facility emergency plan does not have continuity of care in the plan.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

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  • 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.

    Facility emergency plan does not list accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 19, 2024 inspection noted: “Child # 1, 2 & 3 did not have their fee agreements completed at time of enrollment. Fee agreements were completed 8/5/24 for child # 1 and on 7/24/24 for child…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 4, 2024 inspection noted: “Facility emergency plan does not have continuity of care in the plan.” — what has changed since then?

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