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Altagracia Lara Daycare
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About Altagracia Lara Daycare
Altagracia Lara Daycare is a group home daycare in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (570) 455-2359 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Altagracia Lara Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00255494
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3280.131(b)/3280.182(1) Updated health reports/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2 and #4's health reports were not within their timeframe. Child #2's health report was dated 1/9/2025. Child #4's health report was dated 2/21/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2, #3, and #4's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month timeframe. Child #1's were dated 8/13/2025. Child #2's were dated 5/8/2025. Child #3's were dated 6/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed staff person #1's FBI clearance expired. It is dated 9/16/2020. Staff person #1's state police clearance expired. It is dated 9/16/2020. Corrected on-site 3/4/2026. Observed staff person #2's NSOR certificate expired. It is dated 9/29/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed construction materials in the outdoor play space including wooden boards with nails in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed electrical outlets that did not have protective receptable covers in the first two childcare rooms. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed a baby bottle that was not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.81(b) Training chair - sanitized
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed the training chair located in the bathroom had urine and feces in it. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed peeled paint on the walls in the first and second childcare rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed a pack n play was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.71 Heat Source
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed the radiator heater and pipe that leads to it did not have protective guards making them child accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed paint cans child accessible in the second childcare room. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed a hole in the wooden floorboard next to the heater located in the first room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3280.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2's record did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the children's bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed child #1 and #2's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month time frame. The last date of review is dated from 9/12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed that the facility's manual testing fire alarm drills were not completed within the 30-day time frame. The last 3 drills were conducted on 12/3/2024, 1/3/2025, and 2/3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent, and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the facility's excursion backpack did not include soap and water. Corrected on-site 3/25/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Also observed that the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed staff person #1's FBI clearance is from the department of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3280.124(c)/3280.124(e) Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care. Corrected on-site 3/25/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the name of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2 did not have the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests a few times since last inspection as evidenced by the log dated 3/2/23, 4/4/23, 5/3/23, 6/3/23, 7/4/23, 8/4/23, 9/5/23, 10/5/23, 11/4/23, 12/4/23, 1/4/24, 2/4/24 and 3/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The state police clearance on file for staff person # 1 is dated 3/13/19 and is no longer valid. The child abuse clearance on file for staff person # 1 is dated 3/15/19 and is no longer valid. The FBI clearance on file for staff person # 1 is dated 3/19/19 and is no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The changing table mat had a tear in it which makes is unable to be properly sanitized. There is a leather couch in the middle room with a tear on one cushion and the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were plastic bags on a table accessible to all children in the main child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
Apr 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The operator did not complete fire alarm tests every 30 days as required by Act 62. This is evidenced in the fire alarm tests since the last inspection dated 3/7/22, 4/8/22, 5/10/22, 6/13/22, 7/10/22, 8/11/22, 9/10/22, 10/15/22, 11/9/22, 12/15/22, 1/2/23, 2/4/23, 3/2/23, and 4/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There is no documentation of the annual emergency plan drill on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The fee agreement on file for child # 2 does not have the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health reports on file for children # 1, 3, 4, and 5 do not include a statement that the child is free to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3280.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“There is no written consent for emergency care on file for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint on the ceiling at the entrance of the facility. There is peeling paint on several areas of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff persons #1 and 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
Apr 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3280.192(5) Two written references
“There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no annual emergency drill logged for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3280.171(a)/3280.171(c) Pick up and drop off points/Safe routes posted
“There is no letter to local traffic safety authorities with the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes. The safe routes are not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log posted at the facility, more than 60 days passed between fire drills. Dates of fire drills since last inspection were 4/21/21, 7/1/21, 9/22/21, 11/3/21, 1/12/22, and 3/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“There is no documentation that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“There is no address provided for the release persons on the emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There is no written consent by the parent of child # 1 for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“There is no verification of experience or education on file for staff person # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Altagracia Lara Daycare
Is Altagracia Lara Daycare licensed?
Yes. Altagracia Lara Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Altagracia Lara Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Altagracia Lara Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Altagracia Lara Daycare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Altagracia Lara Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Altagracia Lara Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 455-2359 to confirm.
How much does Altagracia Lara Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 455-2359 to ask.
What is Altagracia Lara Daycare's phone number?
(570) 455-2359.
Where is Altagracia Lara Daycare?
Hazleton, PA 18201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.