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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Canela Family DayCare
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Canela Family DayCare
Canela Family DayCare is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours. 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 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| SundayToday | Open 24 hours |
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
Canela Family DayCare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Canela Family DayCare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00248742
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Dec 1, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months
“Children 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 had outdated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. Please see LIS for dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
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
“Child 5 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid on file. Please see LIS for date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff 1 and 2 did not have the 12 hours of annual training. Staff 1 had 10.5 hours of training. Staff 2 did not have any annual childcare trainings. Please see LIS for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 12/1/2025, it was determined that the first floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the smoke detectors in the basement, 2nd floor and 3rd floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child 5 did not have physician information or source of medical care documented on the emergency contact form. Please see LIS for date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Child 5 did not have a health assessment on file. Please see LIS for date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 1,2,3,4 and 5 had outdated child service reports. Child 1's child service report was last updated 4/22/2025. Child 2's child service report was last updated 9/21/2024. Child 3's child service report was last updated 1/29/2024. Child 4's child service report was last updated 2/27/2024. Child 5's child service report was last updated 10/22/2024. Please see LIS for dates of admission and dates of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Dec 2, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Children 4 and 5 had outdate health assessments. Child 4's health assessment was 3/13/2024. Child 4 is a young toddler. Child 5's health assessment was last updated 8/1/2022. Child 5 is a preschooler. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan was not updated since 8/29/2023, making it more than a year since the last update.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Children 2 and 4 did not have the emergency forms and fee agreements updated within 6 months. Child 2's emergency form and fee agreement were updated in April of 2024 and child 4's were updated 2/27/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Household member 1 did not have an NSOR or child abuse clearance on file. Household member 1 recently turned 18 but was past 45 days since the day he turned 18. Please see LIS for date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A pack and play was observed to be used by a child and it was not labeled with the child's name on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have a an updated child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Household member 1 did not have an NSOR or child abuse clearance on file. Household member 1 recently turned 18 but was past 45 days since the day he turned 18. Please see LIS for date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3290.134(a)/3290.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“Staff 2 did not wash hands of herself or the child after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #3: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #4: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #5: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #2: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #3: Health insurance information and policy number. Child #4: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #5: Address and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable. Child #2: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable. Child #3: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable. Child #4: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Both parent's work addresses and telephone numbers. Father's home address and telephone number. Release person's address. Child #3: Both parent's work addresses and telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Father's work address and telephone number. Child #5: Both parent's work addresses and telephone numbers. Father's home address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #3: 3 of 4 doses each of the DTAP, HIB, and Polio vaccines. No record of Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #3 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Child #5: 2 of 3 doses each of Hepatitis B and Rotavirus vaccines. 2 of 4 doses each of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines. No record of MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis A vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #5 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #1: Release person(s). Child #2: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s). Child #3: Release person(s). Child #5: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #1: Fee amount and date payment is to be made. Child #2: Fee amount and date payment is to be made. Child #3: Fee amount. Child #4: Fee amount and date payment is to be made. Child #5: Fee amount and date payment is to be made.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3290.73(c) Has all items
“During initial inspection, facility's first-aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3290.69 Heat Source
“During initial inspection, facility's stove was not equipped with a protective guard. Children will need to walk through kitchen and past the stove to use the facility's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During initial inspection, there was not a signed/dated disclosure statement on file for facility person #1. Facility person #1 is a household member.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023
3290.76(b) Ammunition locked and separate
“During initial inspection, ammunition was not contained in a separate locked cabinet from firearm.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Canela Family DayCare
Is Canela Family DayCare licensed?
Yes. Canela Family DayCare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Canela Family DayCare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Canela Family DayCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Canela Family DayCare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Canela Family DayCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Canela Family DayCare's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Canela Family DayCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 773-9579 to ask.
What is Canela Family DayCare's phone number?
(484) 773-9579.
Where is Canela Family DayCare?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.