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Children's Nest Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 39
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Children's Nest Daycare Center
Children's Nest Daycare Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 39 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Children's Nest Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 39 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256808
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 38 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Safe sleep 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 3/25/2026. At that time, the first-aid kits in the School-Age Annex A and School-Age Annex B rooms were both missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 3/25/2026. At that time, a toy was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant reported by staff to be eight months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, the following rooms did not have the followings postings: Infant Room: Emergency transportation plan. Preschool Room: Emergency transportation plan. 2 Year Old Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex A: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex B: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/2/2026. On 3/25/2026 during an unannounced monitoring, the following rooms did not have the followings postings: 2 Year Old Room: Daily activities. School-Age Room: Daily activities. School-Age Annex A: Daily activities. School-Age Annex B: Daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff were observed to leave their supervision group in the room while they went to the office or answered the door. Staff could not see, hear, direct, or assess children in their group from the office. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/20/2026. On 3/26/2026 during an unannounced monitoring, staff person #2 was in the office when certification representative arrived. Staff Person #1 was responsible for watching both the Infant and Preschool rooms during naptime. Staff Person #1 was positioned in a chair that was between the rooms; however, could not see one of the cribs from their position. Additionally, infant cribs were covered with blankets and staff could not see/assess the children inside the cribs while they slept. When addressed, Staff Person #2 stated that they thought that the arrangement was sufficient as the children were sleeping. Certification representative advised that nap ratios do not apply to infants.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that by 3/3/2026, Traffic pattern printed and posted very visibly on board at the reception office for all to see." On 3/25/2026, facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #1 contained 4 hours of training for training year 12/1/2024-12/1/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Fire detection testing log indicated that smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/12/25-4/15/25; 4/15/25-5/19/25; 5/19/25-6/23/25; 7/14/25-8/20/25; 8/20/25-9/22/25; 9/22/25-11/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility's emergency plan was not present in the building due to operator taking it to local EMA for annual review. Emergency plan was sent to certification representative on 2/18/2026. Facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid or emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff reported that bottles are washed at the facility. Facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff in the Infant Room was observed to change a child's diaper and immediately place the child in their crib without washing their hands. Staff did not wash their own hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, unlabeled diaper cream was observed in the Infant Room. Diaper cream was inside of labeled bins; however, the medication itself was not labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Immunizations on file for Child #3 indicate that child has received 1 of 3 doses of Pneumococcal vaccine and 1 of 2 doses of IPV vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #3 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #2: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #4: Release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Child #3: Phone number of child's doctor. Health insurance policy number. Child #4: Name and phone number of child's doctor. Child #5: Health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) Date fee to be paid/Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: The date on which the fee is to be paid. Child #3: Date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff were observed to leave their supervision group in the room while they went to the office or answered the door. Staff could not see, hear, direct, or assess children in their group from the office.”
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a crib was observed in use by one child that was labeled with the name of a different child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, the School-Age Annex A and School-Age Annex B did not contain first-aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following staff members did not participate in fire safety training within 12 months as required: Staff Person #1: Fire safety training certificates on file are dated 4/10/2024 and 7/16/2025. Staff Person #2: Fire safety training certificates on file are dated 4/10/2024 and 6/18/2025. Staff Person #3: Fire safety training certificates on file are dated 4/10-/2024 and 7/16/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, the following rooms did not have the followings postings: Infant Room: Emergency transportation plan. Preschool Room: Emergency transportation plan. 2 Year Old Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex A: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex B: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan.”
Jul 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 7/2/25, air freshener and hand sanitizer were on a low bookcase and were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 7/2/25, Staff person #1 only had one written, non-family reference on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an allocated unannounced visit conducted on 7/2/25, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health & Safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During an allocated unannounced visit conducted on 7/2/25, an infant was observed sleeping in an UPPAbaby bassinet inside a crib with a blanket completely covering the top of the bassinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There is a crib with peeling paint in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health report for Child #1, who is a young toddler, is dated 5/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information
“There is no information on the emergency contact form regarding special needs for Child #3 or Child #4. There is no health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact form for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #1 or Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The following staff members did not update their clearances within 60 months: Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3 & Staff person #4. The original state police clearance for Staff person #1 was dated 8/22/19 and was not updated until 1/21/25. The original child abuse clearance was dated 5/3/19 and was not updated until 1/21/25. The original FBI clearance was dated 8/22/19 and was not updated until 1/29/25. The original NSOR clearance was dated 1/16/20 and has not been updated. The original state police and child abuse clearances for Staff person #2 are dated 5/10/19 and were not updated until 1/21/25. The original FBI clearance was dated 6/4/19 and has not been updated. The original NSOR clearance for Staff person #3 & Staff person #4 was dated 11/6/19 and they were not updated until 2/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint under the window and to the right of the changing table in the Toddler room. There is peeling paint on the wall to the right of the entrance in the School Age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the school age room does not have soap or tweezers. The first aid kit in the indoor play space does not have tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The physician's phone number is not included on the emergency contact form for Child #2. The parent's work address and work phone number are not included on emergency contact forms for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 & Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Feb 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not ahve signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child #1's file was missing the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
Feb 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Waste receptacles in the lower level bathroom did not have lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 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: Feb 23, 2023
Feb 11, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2's most recent PA Child Abuse History clearances are dated 10/7/2016. They should have been updated on or before 10/7/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures and emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall of the pink school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Nest Daycare Center
Is Children's Nest Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Children's Nest Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children's Nest Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Nest Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 5 of 5 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 Children's Nest Daycare Center care for?
39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Children's Nest Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Nest Daycare Center'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 Children's Nest Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 387-1534 to ask.
What is Children's Nest Daycare Center's phone number?
(484) 387-1534.
Where is Children's Nest Daycare Center?
668 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109. The nearest other daycare we list is Playtime Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.