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Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00254874 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child 1 was missing a date of admission from his file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18/3290.102(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the two couches in the childcare area had multiple tears. In the upstairs bathroom that is utilized by children, there was a standup mirror that could easily be tipped over.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, the pack and play was not labeled. As per staff 1, it is utilized by a child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3290.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
The daily schedule was not posted in a traffic area used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.115(a)(2) · An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, an above ground swimming pool was observed to be in the backyard. The pool was filled with water. The pool measured at 33 inches high. It was not in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 3/26/2026, that was observed to be a cat at the facility. As per staff 1, they were watching the cat for a friend and did not have the veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented fire drill occurred on 12/18/2025, making it more than 60 days since the last drill.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented alarm test was on 1/17/2026 making it more than 30 days since the last test.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last emergency drill was conducted on 2/8/2025 making it more than one year since the last update.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the staff 1 needs 7.5 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
·Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/19/2025 an annual inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual training. 4.5 hours of annual training was observed to be on file. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/28/2025. On 3/18/2025, staff 1 continued to not have 12 hours of training. This is evidenced by staff 1 not sending DHS the necessary trainings and admitting to not completing the trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Children 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement. Children 2 and 3 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child 1 and 3 did not have health insurance information documented.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Child 2 did not have updated immunizations on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, children 2, 3 and 4 had outdated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. All emergency contact forms and fee agreements were last updated 2/19/2024, making it more than 6 months since the last update.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the first-floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the 2nd floor and attic. All smoke detectors were operational.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan was last updated on 12/11/2023 making it more than one year since the last update.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that staff 1 only had 4.5 hours of annual training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection, release persons were not on child #1's fee agreement.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Beginning April 29, 2022, all child care facilities must have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The 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 · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During renewal inspection, the facility did not have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection, facility person #1, who is a household member, did not have a signed/dated disclosure statement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.
During renewal inspection, cots and pack-n-plays were not labeled with child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.121(a) · 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.
During renewal inspection, facility did not have a parent handbook containing 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 Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Release persons' addresses and telephone numbers.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance policy number. Child #2: health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
During renewal inspection, diapering pad used by facility is a cloth material and is unable to be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During renewal inspection conducted 3/28/2024-4/10/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted 2/7/2024, which is past 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During renewal inspection conducted 3/28/2024-4/10/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were last tested on 2/7/2024, which is past 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(e) · The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During renewal inspection, facility's emergency plan was not posted in an area used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(g) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agencies.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, facility's proof of purchase for OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarms was not on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3290.94 (relating to fire drills).
During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, letter to parents regarding facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from facility premises.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.