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Ferreras Carrasco Child Care
1015 Oak St, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00243768 · Family Child Care Home
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 820-0245
- Website
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- Address
- 1015 Oak St, Allentown PA 18102 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Child # 3 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 6/13/24.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
Child # 1 does not have their medical insurance provider on file.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
Child # 1 & # 2 do not have consent on file for emergency medical care or minor first aid.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility fire alarm system is overdue for the annual alarm inspection. The alarm was due to be inspected in March 2025.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
- Violation
Facility did not test the fire alarms in over 30 days from 1/21/25 to 2/21/25.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
- Violation
Facility staff # 2 was observed at arrival of facility for the facilities renewal inspection with 7 children in care that are unrelated to the operator.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
There is toxic Bright Air Freshener on a shelf accessible to the children in the children's basement bathroom and on a stand on the porch used by the children assessable to them.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
The stove is not equipped with stove guards and the children were observed eating lunch in the kitchen on the bar stools next to the stove while the stove was in use with the children's lunch in the oven.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
The first aid kit does not contain soap.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
Facility napping cots are not labeled for the children. 3 older school aged children report never seeing the cots before and report they all sleep upstairs in the operators' sons' room on the 2nd floor.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
Child # 1 & # 2 have been enrolled at the facility over 6 months and do not have a child service report on file. Child # 2 has no admission date on file.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
Emergency contact forms for children being transported in the facility van have not been updated in over 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Violation
The operator has not sent the emergency plan to the emergency management agency or local municipality in over 12 months since 7/5/22.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
- Violation
Facility staff # 1 & # 2 do not have 12 hours of childcare training. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 have pediatric first aid and cpr that expired 6/8/24.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 do not have current mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training expiration date of 9/3/23 and 8/31/22, respectively.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/13/23 and 8/31/22, respectively.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, nail polish and acetone nail polish remover stating "keep away from children" were observed on the counter in the kitchen and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, a Fisher Price Infant to Toddler rocker was observed in the home. This piece of equipment was deemed hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on 6/14/22 and cannot be used in the home.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, the hard-wired, OSHA approved and interconnected smoke detectors did not interconnect in the basement when tested from other floors.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection devices was conducted on 2/21/24 with a previous testing date of 1/20/24. These dates reflect longer than the 30 day required timeframe of manually testing the smoke detectors.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have a written policy that includes, 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.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the operator's emergency plan was not in compliance and did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not have a current PA State Police clearance on file. The clearance that was on file was dated 1/10/18 and therefore expired.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not have a current PA State Police clearance on file. The clearance that was on file was dated 1/10/18 and therefore expired.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, perfumes and cleaners were located in a bedroom on the second floor. Perfume sprays were located on a table in the hallway on a second floor. Perfumes and air fresheners were observed in the 2nd floor bathroom. Medication and perfumes were observed in the third floor bedrooms. A can of bed bug spray was observed on the stairwell leading to the third floor. All of these are toxics and were accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have written documentation of 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. The operator admitted that this is not provided to parents.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection, child #4 and child #5 did not have a fee amount or when the fee is to be paid on the agreement.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, child #3 last had a child service report completed on 4/6/21 and not within the 6 month timeframe. Child #5 did not have a child service report on file dated within the previous 6 months. Child #4 had nothing stating the services to be provided to the child on the agreement form.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal, on the agreement for child #4, there was no departure time listed for the child.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal, there was no date of admission on the agreement for child #1 and child #4.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an emergency contact form on file.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(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 emergency contact form for child #3 and child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, child #1 was missing the following immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP: HEP A #2.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the fire drill log that was present at the facility was last tested in June 2022. The operator then submitted a fire drill log after the inspection showing a drill in May and June 2023 but no hypothetical location of the fire was listed.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was done in June 2022. The operator did not have receipts of purchase or an installation attestation for the smoke detection system on file.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, staff #1 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 5/2/17 and therefore expired on 5/2/22. Staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 6/5/17 and therefore expired on 6/5/22. The PA State Police clearance on file was dated 6/7/22 with a previous clearance date of 6/1/17. This shows a lapse in time that a current PA State Police clearance was on file. Staff #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a signed disclosure on file. Household member #4 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have a PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance or NSOR certificate on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 7/5/22 stating that all corrections would be implemented on 7/15/22. As of 7/18/22, household member #4 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have a PA State Police Clearance or NSOR certificate on file.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, there was no verification that the emergency plan was sent to the City of Allentown for review. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained on 7/5/22 stating that the correction was implemented on 6/29/22. As of 7/18/22, the provider still did not obtain verification that the emergency plan was sent to the City of Allentown for review.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for toddlers and children with special needs. The lock-down procedures for the family child care home were not included in the emergency plan. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 7/5/22 stating the correction was implemented on 6/29/22. As of 7/18/22, the provider did not include accommodations for toddlers and children with special needs in the emergency plan. The lock-down procedures for the family child care home were also not included in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection, staff #1 had an expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file. The date of this training was 6/29/19 and therefore expired on 6/29/21.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, staff #1 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 5/2/17 and therefore expired on 5/2/22. Staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 6/5/17 and therefore expired on 6/5/22. The PA State Police clearance on file was dated 6/7/22 with a previous clearance date of 6/1/17. This shows a lapse in time that a current PA State Police clearance was on file. Staff #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a signed disclosure on file. Household member #4 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have a PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance or NSOR certificate on file.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, staff #1 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 5/2/17 and therefore expired on 5/2/22. Staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 6/5/17 and therefore expired on 6/5/22. The PA State Police clearance on file was dated 6/7/22 with a previous clearance date of 6/1/17. This shows a lapse in time that a current PA State Police clearance was on file. Staff #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a signed disclosure on file. Household member #4 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have a PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance or NSOR certificate on file.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection, in the patio play area, there was a can of Cutter bug spray sitting on a table. There was a gallon of paint on the step of the patio. In the basement area, where children use the restroom, there was a bottle of laundry detergent and a bottle of bleach sitting on a table accessible to children. On the second floor in the hallway was a bottle of lotion. On the second floor in the bathroom, were bottles of perfume which were accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, the trash can in the main child care space had tissues in it and did not contain a lid.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During an onsite inspection, there was no date of admission documented on the agreement for child #4.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted anywhere in the family child care home.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 was dated 3/13/21. The agreement was dated 9/25/20. These dates do not show that a parent review was conducted every 6 months.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
During an onsite inspection, there was no file for child #6.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, there was no verification that the emergency plan was sent to the City of Allentown for review.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for toddlers and children with special needs. The lock-down procedures for the family child care home were not included in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, there was no written documentation that the provider is conducting emergency drills annually.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
During an onsite inspection on 6/15/22, staff #1 and staff #2 did not have verification of 12 clock hours of child care training on file from the previous year.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
- Violation
On 7/20/21, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #1 and #2 who were present in the facility were not competent in pediatric first aid. Staff #1's first aide certification expired 6-6-19 and there was no verification for staff #2 of having this completed. A plan of correction was received stating all violations would be corrected by 9/6/21. A site visit was conducted on 9/7/21, the certification representative observed that Staff #1 and 2 did not have training in Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
- Violation
On 7/20/21, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Child #3 (date of admission unknown) and #4 (date of admission unknown) did not have an initial health assessment on file. A plan of correction was received stating all violations would be corrected by 9/6/21. A site visit was conducted on 9/7/21, the certification representative observed that child #3 and 4 still did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- Violation
3290.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
On 7/20/21, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. The health assessment on file for child #2 (DOB 8-8-17) was dated 5-31-18. There should have been another health assessment 6 months after this date on or around 11-31-18, one on or around 5-31-19, one on or around 11-31-19 and then annually after. A plan of correction was received stating all violations would be corrected by 9/6/21. A site visit was conducted on 9/7/21, the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have and updated health assessment on file.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- 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.
On 7/20/21, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. The health assessment on file for child #2 (DOB 8-8-17) was dated 5-31-18. There should have been another health assessment 6 months after this date on or around 11-31-18, one on or around 5-31-19, one on or around 11-31-19 and then annually after the age of 2. A plan of correction was received stating all violations would be corrected by 9/6/21. A site visit was conducted on 9/7/21, the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- Violation
3290.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
On 7/20/21, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. There was no influenza vaccination or exemption for this vaccine on file for child #2-5. A plan of correction was received stating all violations would be corrected by 9/6/21. A site visit was conducted on 9/7/21, the certification representative observed that child #2-5 did not have influenza vaccination or exemption from the influenza on file.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #3, 4 and 5 did not have a date of admission.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 could not provide verification of the vehicle insurance for the Toyota van being used.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, there were no phone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted anywhere in the facility.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of the inspection, the agreement for child #3 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3290.123(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 on file for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, staff #2 was not trained in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, there was no PA State Police clearance on file for household member #4 therefore, the operator did not comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Corrected by Jul 25, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 and #2 who were present in the facility were not competent in pediatric first aid. Staff #1's first aide certification expired 6-6-19 and there was no verification for staff #2 of having this completed.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of the inspection, the work addresses of the enrolling parent were missing from the emergency contact forms for child #2 and 4.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, 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 #3.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted anywhere in the family child care home.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, child #3 (date of admission unknown) and #4 (date of admission unknown) did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3290.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for child #2 (DOB 8-8-17) was dated 5-31-18. There should have been another health assessment 6 months after this date on or around 11-31-18, one on or around 5-31-19, one on or around 11-31-19 and then annually after.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- 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 assessment on file for child #2 (DOB 8-8-17) was dated 5-31-18. There should have been another health assessment 6 months after this date on or around 11-31-18, one on or around 5-31-19, one on or around 11-31-19 and then annually after the age of 2.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3290.131(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, there was no influenza vaccination or exemption for this vaccine on file for child #2-5.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan that was on file for the facility was last updated on 1-29-21, however, it did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers. Once this is updated to the emergency plan, it needs to be sent to local and county emergency management agencies.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
At the time of the inspection, there were no evacuation routes posted on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the facility.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, there was no record of a manual monthly monitoring log of staff #1 testing the fire detection system monthly. Staff #1 was unable to provide installation documentation or receipts of purchase of the hard-wired fire detection system in the home. Both of these violations demonstrate that the operator is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the Act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Child # 3 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 6/13/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility fire alarm system is overdue for the annual alarm inspection. The alarm was due to be inspected in March 2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 13, 2024 inspection noted: “Facility staff # 2 was observed at arrival of facility for the facilities renewal inspection with 7 children in care that are unrelated to the operator.” — what has changed since then?
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