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Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00245291 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.31(f)(1)(ii) · Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff 1 did not have any annual training hours on file during the renewal inspection on 8/11/20245. During a verification visit on 9/8/2025, staff 1 still did not have the 12 hours of annual training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1) Household member 2 shall not be in the facility during childcare hours. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2) Facility person 2 will obtain the child abuse clearance in order to be in the facility during childcare hours.
Household member 2 did not have an updated child abuse clearance on file during the renewal inspection on 8/11/2025. It expired on 9/1/2024. During a verification visit on 9/8/2025, the child abuse clearance was still not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 3 did not have an updated child service report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.173(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
As per staff 3, child 2 is transported. It was found that the car seat was forward facing and meant for children at least two years old and/or 35 pounds. As per staff 3, child 2 is 30 pounds. Please see LIS for date of birth.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: transportation. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/11/2025, certification representative observed various garbage in the facility's backyard. The garbage included empty beer cans, stacks of wood and tires, a lawnmower and grill. It posed a threat to the health and safety of the children due to the vast amount of garbage.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
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. TIERED LIS: 1) Household member 2 shall not be in the facility during childcare hours. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. Staff 1 shall be supervised at all times until the mandated reporter training is completed. 2) Facility person 2 will obtain the child abuse clearance in order to be in the facility during childcare hours. Staff 1 will obtain a completed mandated reporter training.
Staff 1 had mandated reporter training that expired on 8/6/2025, making it more than 5 years since the last update. Household member 2 did not have an updated child abuse clearance on file. It expired on 9/1/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
The pack and play, which is used by a child per staff 3, was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 2 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 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 renewal inspection on 8/11/2025, it was observed that the last fire alarm test was on 7/7/2025, making it more than 30 days since the last test.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 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.
Staff 1 did not have any annual training hours on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained.
During the renewal inspection on 8/26/2024, staff 1 did not have updated child abuse and FBI clearances. The child abuse clearance was last updated on 5/10/2019 and the FBI clearance was last updated on 6/15/2019. It was observed during the renewal inspection that he was caring for child 1. On 9/4/2024, certification representative went to the facility and observed that staff 1 still did not have the child abuse and FBI clearance on file. Staff 2 did admit that he was in the facility, upstairs sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained.
During the renewal inspection on 8/26/2024, staff 1 did not have updated child abuse and FBI clearances. The child abuse clearance was last updated on 5/10/2019 and the FBI clearance was last updated on 6/15/2019. It was observed during the renewal inspection that he was caring for child 1.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 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.
The cots that the children nap on were labeled with numbers. However, the cot list was missing.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
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. Act 42 of 2022, signed into law July 7, 2022, amended the Fire and Panic Act at 35 P.S. § 1223.6, and requires all certified family child care homes to have interconnected smoke alarms approved, at the time of installation, by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarms.
During unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/21/2023, facility's OSHA-approved smoke alarms were not interconnected.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, facility person #3 has not been trained on emergency plan within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
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). 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 #2 may not work in or be present in the facility while child care is occurring until appropriate clearance is in on file.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, facility person #2 did not have child abuse clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, facility person #2 did not have child abuse clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(a) · 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.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, cabinet under bathroom sink containing several toxic cleaning materials was not locked. Several items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.105(a) · (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 conducted 8/8/2023, facility's rest equipment was labeled with a number and a corresponding list; however, list did not have any children's names on it.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 conducted 8/8/2023, the following was missing from child #4's emergency contact form: Mother's work information (address and phone number) and release person's address.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)(2) · A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, last health assessment on file for facility person #3 is dated 7/13/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
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 renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, the following fee agreement / emergency contact forms have not been updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: fee agreement last updated 8/13/2022. Child #2: fee agreement and emergency contact form last updated 9/21/2022. Child #3: fee agreement and emergency contact form last updated 9/21/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Facility person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by August 26, 2023.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/8/2023, facility person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
During renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that they were trained on the emergency plan within the past year (see LIS code sheet for hire date).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
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). 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 #2 will complete disclosure statement and request FBI clearances and will not be present in the facility while child child care is occurring until they are on file.
On renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, Facility person #2, a household member, did not have complete clearance information on file in the facility. No signed/dated disclosure statement on file in the facility. PSP Clearance requested 8/22/2019. No FBI clearance on file in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 #2 may not be present on the premises while child care is being provided until FBI and PSP clearances are on file at the facility.
On renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, Facility person #2 did not have complete clearance information on file in the facility. No signed/dated disclosure statement on file in the facility. PSP Clearance requested 8/22/2019. No FBI clearance on file in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.65(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, trash can in the bathroom of the facility containing a tissue was not contained in a closed receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
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.
On renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, the file for the dog in the facility reflected that rabies vaccine expired on 3/7/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 conducted 8/16/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include release person's address or parent's work address or phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
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 conducted 8/16/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include health insurance/MA policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
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 renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, last update to fee agreement and emergency contact information: Child #1: 1/6/2022 Child #4: 2/3/2022
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(9) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
On renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, fire drills were conducted past 60 days: 11/21/21-1/31/21, 2-21/22-7/15/22
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
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.
On renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, the following dates were past 30 days on fire detection testing log: 10/10/21-11/21/21, Not tested in December 2021, 2/21/22-3/30/22, 6/18/2022-7/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
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 renewal inspection conducted 8/16/2022, facility had not practiced emergency drill within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.
Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 6/7/22, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.62 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
During renewal inspection on 8/23/21 cert rep observed a garden hose on the sidewalk in the backyard. The hose could be a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.107(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
During renewal inspection on 8/23/21 cert rep observed Styrofoam cups and plates in the child care space. Provider stated that children use them for meals and snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(5) · Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During renewal inspection on 8/23/21 cert rep observed evacuation routes were only posted on the first floor. There were no evacuation routes posted in the basement, 2nd floor or 3rd floor of the home.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.