Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
5.0· 1 review
Carmen Casado
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Carmen Casado
Carmen Casado is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 19 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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
Carmen Casado has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Carmen Casado
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00254233
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the renewal inspection, there is toxic cleaning spray on the shelf in the childcare room accessible to the children on the top shelf. There is also toxic hand sanitizer on the window ledge between the childcare room and kitchen accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, facility staff # 1 who was caring for child # 1 alone reported to certification rep that they have been living in the residence since November 2025 and have no clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There are hot wheel cars with wheels less than 1 inch in diameter and thumb tacks on a shelf in the childcare space accessible to the children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“The facility dog Cookie who was present and in the childcare room with the children and staff during the inspection does not have a current rabies vaccination on file. The rabies vaccination on file expired on 5/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3290.69 Heat Source
“During the renewal inspection the kitchen did not have a gate up and in place and the kitchen stove does not have a stove guard on it. The kitchen is accessible to the children, and a child was in the kitchen during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3290.181(a) Each child
“Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility for two weeks the operator reported does not have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 2 has not had their fee agreement or emergency contact forms reviewed in over six months since 1/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3290.191 Individual Records
“At the time of the inspection on 12/8/25, Facility staff # 1was working alone with a child at reps' arrival to the facility for the renewal inspection. Facility staff # 1 reported also living in the residence since November 2025 and does not have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Facility operator has not tested the fire alarms in over 30 days from 10/3/25 to 11/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“There is a steak knife on the kitchen counter in the kitchen accessible to the children. There is a large glass vase on the shelf in the childcare room that is accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child # 2 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 12/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child # 1 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
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 # 1 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Child # 1 does not have signed consent for walking excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Facility alarms were not tested in over 30 days from 10/3/24 to 11/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“At the time of the inspection, there were Pothos plants hanging in the kitchen which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“At the time of the inspection, there was a large glass fish tank on a metal stand leaning against the outdoor playhouse posing a falling hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“At the time of the inspection, outside in the children's playhouse, there was numerous gallons of paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Dec 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have documentation of emergency drills being conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“During the renewal inspection, the dog, Cookie, did not have a current rabies vaccination on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an updated health assessment on file within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
Dec 22, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of emergency drills being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have verification that the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
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
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #1 was dated 1-22-18 and should have been updated again on 1-22-19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, accommodations for toddlers was missing from the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An inspection report from Allentown Health Bureau's visit on 11-10-21 was viewed. The report stated that Staff #1 did not have a completed current PA State Police clearance or a completed current NSOR certificate on file and was required to stop operation of the family child care. During the complaint investigation conducted on 11-24-21, it was verified that the PA State Police clearance was obtained on 11-22-21 showing there was no current clearance at the time of the Allentown Health Bureau inspection and a period of time where no current clearances were on file. There was no completed NSOR on file during the complaint investigation on 11-24-21 and three children were in care. The provider was required to stop operation at the end of the business day on 11-24-21 until completed clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An inspection report from Allentown Health Bureau's visit on 11-10-21 was viewed. The report stated that Staff #1 did not have a completed current PA State Police clearance or a completed current NSOR certificate on file and was required to stop operation of the family child care. During the complaint investigation conducted on 11-24-21, it was verified that the PA State Police clearance was obtained on 11-22-21 showing there was no current clearance at the time of the Allentown Health Bureau inspection and a period of time where no current clearances were on file. There was no completed NSOR on file during the complaint investigation on 11-24-21 and three children were in care. The provider was required to stop operation at the end of the business day on 11-24-21 until completed clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Carmen Casado
Is Carmen Casado licensed?
Yes. Carmen Casado is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carmen Casado last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carmen Casado had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Carmen Casado care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Carmen Casado accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carmen Casado's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carmen Casado cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 433-3837 to ask.
What is Carmen Casado's phone number?
(610) 433-3837.
Where is Carmen Casado?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.