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Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00241296 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.64(a)/3290.133(4) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Lysol cleaner was next to the diaper changing table. It was accessible to the children in care, as it was in the childcare area and within a child's reach. Medication, which was in a child proof medication container, was also observed to be in the cupholder in the front seat of the van. The medication belonged to staff 2. The van is used to transport children. When children would be exiting or entering the van, the medication would be accessible to them. The medication belonged to staff 2.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.106 · 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.
The facility refrigerator was measured at 51 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: nutrition. 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).
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
During the renewal inspection on 6/5/2026, children 1,2,3 and 4 had either no child service report on file or an outdated one. Child 1 last had a child service report completed on 6/25/2025. Child 2 last had a child service report completed on 10/27/2025. Both were last completed more than 6 months ago. Children 3 and 4 did not have one on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and dates of birth.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff 2 only used hand sanitizer on child's hand after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child 3 did not have consent for emergency medical care on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 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.
Staff 1 did not have 12 hours of childcare training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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). Facility Person #1 and household member 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all required clearances are obtained. Household member 2 will not be in childcare area until clearances are obtained. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 and household member 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all required clearances are obtained. TIERED IS: 1. Staff 1 and household member may not work in a childcare position until all clearances. Household member 2 will not be in the childcare area. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. If staff 1 or household member 2 will be hired in the future, all clearances will be obtained prior to staff 1 or household member 2 working for the facility. The new staff file for staff 1 and household member 2 will be sent to the regional office to be reviewed prior to the individual working with children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date.
When certification representative arrived to the facility to conduct an unannounced inspection, it was observed that staff 1 and household member 2 did not have all clearances on file. Staff 1 had the child abuse and FBI clearance on file but not the NSOR or state police. Household member 2 did not have any clearances on file. Staff 1 also did not have disclosure statements on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
When certification representative arrived to the facility on 2/13/2026 to conduct an unannounced inspection, it was observed that staff 1 and 2 were working without a file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(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.
It was observed that the outside play area had exposed bolts on the fence.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
It was observed that there were unlabeled cots. As per staff 1, children do rest on them.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
There was no daily activity schedule posted in the group area.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
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).
Child 1 had an outdated child service report. Child 2 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child 1 had more than 6 months between health assessments. The initial health assessment was dated 8/23/2024 and the follow up health assessment was dated 4/24/2025, making it more than 6 months between updates.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
It was observed during the annual inspection on 6/25/2025 that the infant bottles were not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
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 6/25/2025, the basement smoke detector was not interconnected with the first floor smoke detectors.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 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 6/25/2025, staff 1 did not have the 12 hours of annual training. Please see LIS for DOH.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Pack and play was not labeled and is currently used by the children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility did not have policies in written that were given to parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome policy on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Children 3 and 4, who are no longer enrolled, did not have a fee agreement or emergency contact form on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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.
Child 2 did not have health insurance information on his emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
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 1 did not have updated immunizations on file. Child 1 was missing one DTaP shot.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.