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Allentown PA 18109 · License #CER-00242757 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.73(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.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, the facility's first-aid kit did not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
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).
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. There was no Child Service Report (CSR) on file for Child #4, who has been attending the facility for over 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from the emergency contact form of Child #4: Name of child's physician, health insurance information and policy number.
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
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(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.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include release persons' addresses.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 was dated 12/28/2025, which exceeded 60 days from the child's first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, the facility did not have written parental consent on file for the administration of medication to Child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(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 on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 does not have a health assessment on file at the facility. Staff Person #1 was observed to be interacting with and caring for children during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consents for minor first-aid or emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, the facility's fire drill log reflected that more than 60 days elapsed between fire drills conducted on 2/27/2026 and 4/29/2026.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Staff person #1 and Facility person #2 will not work at the facility. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in childcare. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. Staff person #1 and Facility person #2 will not work at the facility.
During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file and Facility Person #2 did not have any clearances on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.51 · The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to either the legal entity or the staff person. At any one time, the related children of either the legal entity or the staff person, but not both, may be excluded in determining compliance with this section.
During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, 10 children were observed in care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, none of the bottles were labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, facility person #2 who is the cook at the family home, did not have a file
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, the fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/25/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
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 an allocated unannounced inspection, the fire detection log was reviewed. Smoke detectors are not being tested very 30 days. Smoke detectors have not been tested since 9/25/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.73(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.
There is no soap in the first aid kit
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(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 on file at the facility.
Staff person #1 does not have a health assessment on file
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures for the following children: Child #1 & Child #2
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.