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702 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA
Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care
Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. 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 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00249917
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on December 18, 2025, at that time the fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found the operator is not testing the fire detection system every 30 days as required. 12/20/24, 2/12/25, 4/11/25, 6/13/25, 8/11/25, 10/13/25, and 12/9/.25 were documented as dates of system testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire detection system tests were conducted 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, fire drills were conducted 12/6/23, 4/8/24,7/8/24 and 9/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 all had agreements which were not signed by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Provider did not have 3290 regulations posted for parent access.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“It was observed that there were pothos plants and a jade plant in the bathroom in which children in care utilize. Both strain of plants are toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Provider did not have a shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Household member #1 did not have a disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“It was observed that fire alarm testing was not done within 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
Dec 14, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreements for Children # 1 and # 3 were not reviewed and updated by parents every 6-months. Last time reviewed for Children # 1 and # 2 was 12/20/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency Contact Form for Children # 2 and # 4 did not contain health insurance policy name and policy number. Emergency Contact Form for Child # 5 did not contain health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“Fee Agreements for Children # 2, # 3 and # 5 did not contain persons child can be released to. Fee Agreements for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Fee Agreement for Child # 5 did not contain fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contain an expired Child Abuse Clearance. Child Abuse Clearance for Staff # 1 was dated 11/25/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contain an expired Child Abuse Clearance. Child Abuse Clearance for Staff # 1 was dated 11/25/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 27, 2021Inspection26 rules cited
3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(5) Signed /Designated release persons
“Child 5's fee agreement is not signed by the parent. Child 5's fee agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Children 1 and 2 do not have emergency contact information on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for child 3 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician and child 5's emergency contact information does not include the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include the home address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for child 5 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for child 4 does not include the name, address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“Provider does not have a written plan posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.134(a)/3290.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“Prior to snack being given, person giving snack and child 4 did not wash hands. Inspector observed child 4 get placed in a highchair and was given snack. Child 2's hands were not washed after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.135(b)/3290.152 Surfaces cleaned/Adult Hygiene
“Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned after use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Inspector observed staff 1 change child 1's diaper and did not clean the surface or wash staff's hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.166(1) Written statement
“Child # 2 is an infant and does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3290.181(a)/3290.181(b) Each child/Current
“Children 1 and 2 do not have an individual record on file at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Children 1 and 2 do not have written signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child nor do they have written signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Children 1, 2, 3, and 4's record does not contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Provider was caring for an infant and a toddler at time of renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“Provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Provider does not have fire drills documented to show proof fire drills are being conducted every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Inspector observed a play pen that was used by the infant in care. The play pen was not labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.101(a)/3290.101(b) Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development
“Inspector did not observe play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.69 Heat Source
“Inspector tested hot water in the bathroom used by the children in care located on the main floor in the kitchen area using a state issued thermometer. Water temperature recorded is 154° F .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 1 does not have a signed disclosure on file. Staff 1 does not have an updated mandated reporter training on file and did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. Staff 1 has mandated reporter training on file dated 7.21.16. Household Member 2 does not have a state police clearance, fbi clearance, and NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises nor does the emergency plan provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“At the time of the inspection, there was no manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system available for review and therefore was not in compliance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016). Provider does not have a proof of installation of fire alarm system on file nor is there a signed attestation from provider on file attesting to date of installation of fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Provider does not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Documented emergency drills are not conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3290.111(a)/3290.111(b) Written plan/Posted in area used by parents
“Inspector did not observe a daily schedule posted. When inspector arrived, inspector observed child 4, a toddler, watching television with a family member and a friend. While inspecting, ch 4 was placed in a highchair in front of the television with a snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“At time of renewal, provider did not have a supervision policy and therefore, cannot review this policy with parents nor can a supervision policy be provided to parents at time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care
Is Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care licensed?
Yes. Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 437-6532 to ask.
What is Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care's phone number?
(610) 437-6532.
Where is Alvarez Garcia Home Day Care?
Allentown, PA 18104. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.