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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Calcano Family Daycare is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| 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
Calcano Family Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
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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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, 2, 4 and 5 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2026
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“Staff 1 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Please see LIS for DOH.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit was missing medical tape.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“The operator did not have a transportation policy in effect. The operator does transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3290.123(a) Signed
“Child 2 did not have their fee agreement signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child 3 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for date of admission and date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 5/29/2026, child 3 had an outdated health assessment on file. The health assessment was dated 3/28/2025 making it more than one year since the last update. Please see LIS for dates of admission and dates of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 5/29/2026, children 1 and 2 had outdated emergency forms and fee agreements. Child 1's emergency form and fee agreement was last updated on 6/6/2025 making it more than 6 months since the last update. Child 2's emergency form and fee agreement was last updated on 10/27/2025, making it more than 6 months since the last update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
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 2, 3 and 4 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 1 did not have the policy number on file. Child 4 did not have the health insurance name on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the backyard, there was a panel on the back wall, that was rotting and had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Cots were labeled with numbers but the facility did not have a corresponding name of a child attached to the numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not have a section regarding accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The basement did not have an evacuation route posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3290.115(a)(2) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“During the initial inspection on 4/4/2025, it was observed that the provider had an above ground pool. From the patio door, certification representative walked out onto the deck and observed the deck partially built around the pool. There was also a gate to the right of the patio door and leads to the ground. It was observed that there were footholds around the pool. From the footholds to the top of the fence that surrounds the pool, there was only approximately 36 inches. The pool also measured less than 48 inches on all sides from the deck and from the ground. The slates on the fence above the pool had approximately 7 inches between them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“In the outside area, a grill was observed and staff 1 admitted to using the grill to cook in the summer. No fire extinguisher was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3290.74(a) Requirements
“In the living room, which is an area that the children walk through to get to the daycare area, there was a mirror leaning against a wall, which posed as a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
625 Chew St, Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Calcano Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 456-9579 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 456-9579 to ask.
(484) 456-9579.
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.