Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Dahiana Cruz Jorge 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| 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
Dahiana Cruz Jorge Family Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 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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3290.24(b)/3290.24(g) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During an inspection on 4/29/2026, it was observed that the emergency plan was last updated in March of 2025 making it more than 1 year since the last update. There were also changes to the emergency plan regarding the location of where the children would go in an emergency. The emergency plan was not sent to the county for approval after updates were made.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an inspection on 4/29/2026, it was discovered through investigation that staff 1 has been working with the children alone, including transporting the children, and she did not have mandated reporter training or a child abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During an inspection on 4/29/2026, it was discovered that 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: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3290.113(a)/3290.113(f) Supervised at all times /Supervision of children
“During a complaint visit on 4/29/2026, staff # 1 took a child to the bathroom, leaving four children in the childcare space unsupervised for approximately 1 minute. The facility did not have any electronic monitors, cameras, mirrors or other devices set up to supervise the children while taking the child to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child 3 had an outdated emergency form and fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, children 3 and 4 had outdated health assessments. Child 3's health assessment was dated 5/23/2025 and child 4's health assessment was dated 2/3/2025. Children 3 and 5 did not have updated immunizations on file. Please see LIS for dates of birth and admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Children 1 and 2 did not have a date of admission on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3290.111(a) Written plan
“The facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit was missing medical tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child 3 did not have a completed child service report filled out and signed by the parent. Child 5 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3290.14(b) Building Codes
“During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the facility's fire extinguisher, which was in the kitchen, had its gauge in the red.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“Child 2 did not have a fee amount or date fee to be paid on the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The pack and plays were not labeled with children's names. As per staff 1, the pack and plays are currently being used.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During the annual inspection on 3/26/2025, it was observed that an emergency drill was last conducted on 11/2023, making it more than 12 months since the last emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“It was observed that the facility did not have proof of purchase on file for the interconnected system.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child 1 had an outdated emergency form and fee agreement on file. Both were last updated on 6/1/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3290.18/3290.74(a) General Health and Safety/Requirements
“During the annual inspection on 3/26/2025, it was observed that there were multiple cords hanging down from the wall and touching the floor, in the childcare area. The cords posed a strangulation hazard to the children in care since they were accessible. Additionally, it was also observed that an air conditioner was plugged into a power strip which also posed as a fire hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3290.31(f)(1)(ii) Age and training
“During the annual inspection on 3/26/2025, it was observed that staff 1 had 3 hours of childcare training on file and not the required 12 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The pack and play was not labeled with a child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“It was observed during the annual inspection on 3/26/2025, that the facility did not have a daily schedule posted in the childcare area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3290.113(a)/3290.113(f) Supervised at all times /Supervision of children
“Certification representative went out to investigate a self-reported incident on 5/6/2024. As per staff 1, she admitted to being in the kitchen when child 1 pulled himself over to the garbage can, while he was strapped into a tabletop highchair. When at the garbage can, which had a foot pedal, child 1 put his finger under the foot pedal and then it fell over, injuring child 1's finger.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3290.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Certification representative visited the facility on 5/6/2024 to investigate a self-reported incident. During the investigation, staff 1 did admit to strapping child 1 in a tabletop highchair. As per staff 1, child 1 was strapped in the tabletop highchair due to pushing another child. As per staff 1, child 1 did not want to be in the highchair as evidenced by squirming when put into the highchair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3290.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“During renewal inspection conducted 4/11/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #1 reflects that staff person #1 is not suitable to provide child care. No further information is provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection conducted 4/11/2024, diapering pad used at facility was ripped, exposing the foam inside and rendering it unable to be properly sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3290.133(4) Locked
“During renewal inspection conducted 4/11/2024, Desetin diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in a bin located on a lower shelf of the changing table, which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted on 4/11/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance policy number. Release persons' addresses. Child #2: Release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection conducted 4/11/2024, peeling paint was observed in the middle room under the corkboard and near the desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 4/11/2024, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested on 2/21/2024 and again on 3/23/2024, which is past 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, facility did not have OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarms installed on each floor of the facility. Additionally, facility has ABC fire extinguisher in the kitchen and the gauge is in red. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 11/1/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 12/12/2023, operator purchased and installed OSHA-approved smoke alarms; however, could not demonstrate that they operate in an interconnected fashion. Additionally, smoke alarms were tested on 10/19/2023 and 11/19/2023, which is past 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 12/12/2023, there was no initial health report on file for child #12. Child #12 has been enrolled at the facility for over 60 days (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, fire drill log used by the facility did not include the names of the facility persons or the hypothetical location of the fire. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 11/1/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 12/12/2023, fire drill log used by the facility did not include the names of the facility persons or the hypothetical location of the fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, emergency contact form for child #8 was last updated on 1/11/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, diapering trash can did not have a plastic liner.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, facility person #1 did not wash child's hands after diapering until prompted by certification representative. Child was playing for several minutes after having diaper changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, there is no record of influenza vaccine on file for child #8. Child #8 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, last health assessment on file for child #8 is dated 3/15/2021. Child #8 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, fire drill log used by the facility did not include the names of the facility persons or the hypothetical location of the fire.”
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, facility did not have OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarms installed on each floor of the facility. Additionally, facility has ABC fire extinguisher in the kitchen and the gauge is in red.”
3290.24(a) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, when asked for the emergency plan, the operator presented a blank PEMA template that did not contain any information specific to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, facility did not have emergency drill log on file. Operator admitted that an emergency drill has not been practiced in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #2: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of March 27, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on May 31, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of July 14, 2023. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on October 12, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Mother's work address. Release person(s) address(es). Child #12: Mother and father's work addresses and phone numbers. Release person(s) address(es).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #2: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of March 27, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on May 31, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of July 14, 2023. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on October 12, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Mother's work address. Release person(s) address(es). Child #12: Mother and father's work addresses and phone numbers. Release person(s) address(es).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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 10/12/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #5: consent for emergency medical care. Child #9: consent for emergency medical care. Child #12: consent for emergency medical care and consent for minor first-aid. Child #13: consent for emergency medical care and consent for minor first-aid. Child #14: consent for emergency medical care and consent for minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, emergency contact form for child #13 did not contain consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Facility person #1 admitted that on 10/10/2023 when certification representative initially attempted to conduct renewal inspection, they were not at the facility and that child #13 was with them off facility premises. Facility person #1 states that they walked to another location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #12: arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #13: fee amount and date fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, rest equipment used by children was unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, a plastic bin used as a toybox in the facility had a cracked lid, creating a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, laundry detergent labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in a cabinet under the sink in the kitchen. Cabinet was not equipped with child lock and was accessible to children. Facility does have a baby gate limiting access to the kitchen; however, baby gate was broken and did not lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the childcare space. Electrical outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and is not a staff member. Facility person #1 does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #2 is not a staff member. Facility person #3 is a staff member in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/16/2023 which specified that facility person #1 is longer residing in the home. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on 10/12/2023, operator reported that facility person #1 has moved back into the home and is employed as a staff person. On 10/12/2023, facility person #1's file contained outdated child abuse clearance dated 4/6/2018. Facility person #2's file did not contain signed/dated disclosure statement or FBI clearance. Operator reports that facility person #3 no longer works at the facility. Facility person #4's file did not contain signed/dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and is not a staff member. Facility person #1 does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #2 is not a staff member. Facility person #3 is a staff member in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/16/2023 which specified that facility person #1 is longer residing in the home. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on 10/12/2023, operator reported that facility person #1 has moved back into the home and is employed as a staff person. On 10/12/2023, facility person #1's file contained outdated child abuse clearance dated 4/6/2018. Facility person #2's file did not contain signed/dated disclosure statement or FBI clearance. Operator reports that facility person #3 no longer works at the facility. Facility person #4's file did not contain signed/dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During renewal inspection conducted 10/12/2023, facility person #4 completed 5.5 hours of child care training for training year 8/12/2022-8/12/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and is not a staff member. Facility person #1 does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #2 is not a staff member. Facility person #3 is a staff member in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/16/2023 which specified that facility person #1 is longer residing in the home. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on 10/12/2023, operator reported that facility person #1 has moved back into the home and is employed as a staff person. On 10/12/2023, facility person #1's file contained outdated child abuse clearance dated 4/6/2018. Facility person #2's file did not contain signed/dated disclosure statement or FBI clearance. Operator reports that facility person #3 no longer works at the facility. Facility person #4's file did not contain signed/dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #3 is an employee in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #3 is an employee in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file.”
3290.65(c) No insects or rodents
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/7/2023, a cockroach was observed on the facility's wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #2: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of March 27, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on May 31, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #2: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of March 27, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on May 31, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number.”
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #3 is an employee in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file.”
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #2: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #3: Date of admission. Release person(s). An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Date of admission. Child #7: Release person(s). Child #8: Release person(s). Child #9: Release person(s). An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of March 27, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on May 31, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Release person(s). Child #7: Release person(s). Child #8: Release person(s). Child #9: Release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/31/2023-6/16/2023, provider reports that there are three (3) staff members employed at the facility and two (2) adult household members residing in the home. Facility person #1 resides in the home and does not have current FBI Clearance on file. Operator admits that facility person #2 is also residing in the home and does not have any clearances on file. Facility person #3 is an employee in the facility and does not have PSP or child abuse clearances on file.”
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #2: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #3: Date of admission. Release person(s). An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #5: Date of admission. Child #7: Release person(s). Child #8: Release person(s). Child #9: Release person(s).”
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #2: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es). Child #6: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #7: Release person(s) address(es). Child #9: Release person(s) address(es). Child #10: Parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #11: Parent's work address and work telephone number.”
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #2: name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #3: name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Health insurance information and policy number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of January 9, 2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on March 23, 2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #7: Health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3290.181(a) Each child
“During unannounced monitoring conducted March 23, 2023, operator did not have a file established for Child #12 or Child #13 (see LIS code sheet for enrollment dates). Parent of Child #14 reports that she never filled out either a fee agreement or emergency contact form for her child while in care at this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Complaint investigation verified that operator has taken Child #1 on an excursion away from the facility premises. Parent denies giving operator/facility permission to transport her child away from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3290.31(g) Age and training
“When certification representative conducted unannounced monitoring on 1/9/2022, staff files were requested. Staff files were sent to certification representative on 2/7/2023. Staff person #1 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 8, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“When certification representative conducted unannounced monitoring on 1/9/2022, staff files were requested. Staff files were sent to certification representative on 2/7/2023. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised on 1/9/2023. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training had an expiration date of 8/17/2022. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3290.123(a)(3)/3290.123(a)(4) Services provided/Arrival/departure times
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: services provided to the family and child. Arrival/departure time. Child #2: services provided to the family and child. Arrival/departure time. Child #3: services provided to the family and child. Arrival/departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #2: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address. Child #3: parent's name, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers. Release person's address.”
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: fee amount. Date on which fee is to be paid. Child #2: fee amount. Date on which fee is to be paid. Child #3: fee amount. Date on which fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.134(a)/3290.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, certification representative observed facility person #1 to change child #1's diaper. Facility person did not wash their own hands or child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.92(a) Portable space heaters
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, a portable space heater was being used in the facility. The City of Allentown does not allow portable heaters in any type of daycare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #2: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #3: Date of admission. Release person(s).”
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #2: name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #3: name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Health insurance information and policy number.”
3290.105(a)/3290.118 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on January 9, 2023, a 2-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a car seat with several blankets near the child's face (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.123(a) Signed
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on January 9, 2023, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: signed/dated by operator. Child #2: signed/dated by operator. Child #3: signed/dated by operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.131(e)(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, immunization records for the following children were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP (see LIS code sheet for children's ages). Child #2 (last health assessment dated 7/14/2021): received 3 of 4 doses of HIB and Pneumococcal vaccines. Child #3 (last health assessment dated 10/20/2021): received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines; 2 of 4 doses of DTAP and HIB vaccines; no record that child has received MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis A vaccine. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/19/2022 with correction date of 8/26/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 8/31/2022, updated vaccine records were not on file for Child #2 or Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3290.123(a)(2)/3290.123(a)(6) Date fee to be paid/Admission date
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which fee is to be paid or date of admission. Agreements for Child #5 and Child #6 did not have date of admission. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/19/2022 with a correction date of 8/10/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 8/31/2022, agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, Child #3's fee agreement was last updated 11/10/2021 and emergency contact form was last updated 11/4/2021. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/19/2022 with a correction date of 8/10/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 8/31/2022, Child #3's fee agreement and emergency contact form was not updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, electrical outlets in the child care space were observed to be exposed and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.70(c)/3290.70(d) Good repair/Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, a window on the third floor of the home was open during visit. Window is not modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Screen on window was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 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
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, Child #3's fee agreement was last updated 11/10/2021 and emergency contact form was last updated 11/4/2021.”
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility's trashcan used for diapering is not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.123(a)(2)/3290.123(a)(6) Date fee to be paid/Admission date
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which fee is to be paid or date of admission. Agreements for Child #5 and Child #6 did not have date of admission.”
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #6 did not include enrolling parents' work address or telephone number or release person(s) address(es).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility did not develop a policy for abusive head trauma, shaken baby, or child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, Staff person #1 did not have disclosure statement on file at facility. Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #3 was not observed to be caring for children unsupervised during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, initial health report for Child #4 was dated 4/26/2022, which was after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for child's date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility did not have a written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.133(3) Name on bottle
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility had unlabeled diaper cream in the diapering area. Staff reported that diaper cream is not for a specific child, but is used on children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.131(e)(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, immunization records for the following children were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP (see LIS code sheet for children's ages). Child #2 (last health assessment dated 7/14/2021): received 3 of 4 doses of HIB and Pneumococcal vaccines. Child #3 (last health assessment dated 10/20/2021): received 2 of 3 doses of Hepatitis, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines; 2 of 4 doses of DTAP and HIB vaccines; no record that child has received MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis A vaccine.”
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility did not have proof of purchase on file for 10-year lithium ion battery-operated smoke detectors on file. Facility did not have 10-year lithium ion batteries on the 2nd or 3rd floors of the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3290.22(a)/3290.72 Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency Numbers Posted
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, facility did not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office or emergency telephone numbers posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3290.61 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On renewal inspection conducted 8/9/2022, the child gate in the outdoor play space was broken. Play space leads to an alleyway behind the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 1/4/2022 and 2/9/2022, which is past 30 days. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/30/2022 with a correction date of 3/9/2022. On 4/13/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 3/9/2022 and has not been conducted in April 2022, which is past 30 days. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 4/13/2022 with a correction date of 4/13/2022. On 6/6/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 3/9/2022 and has not been conducted since.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, a power-strip in the child care space was observed to have several exposed electrical outlets and was accessible to children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/22/2022 with a correction date of 3/9/2022. On 4/13/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the second room under a desk. Additionally, uncovered electrical outlets were observed in a power strip in the front room near a window.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“On unannounced monitoring completed 4/13/2022, Staff #2 and Staff #4 have not received training regarding the emergency plan. Both staff members have been working at the facility for more than one week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, Staff #2 was observed to be providing care to children unsupervised. Staff #2 has PSP clearance dated 3/1/2022. Staff #2 does not have FBI, NSOR, or Child Abuse clearances or requests on file. Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 had signed disclosure statement on file. Facility Person #3 is a household member who does not have clearances on file at facility. Operator reports that he will require New York clearances as well. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/22/2022 with a correction date of 3/9/2022. On 4/13/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 both signed disclosure statement. Staff #2 obtained FBI clearance dated 3/8/2022, Child abuse clearance dated 3/8/2022, and NSOR clearance dated 3/16/2022. Facility Person #3 moved out of the home on 3/17/2022 and is no longer a household member. Staff #4 has not signed a disclosure form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 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
“On unannounced monitoring conducted 3/3/2022, file for Child #1 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures by staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/22/2022 with a correction date of 3/17/2022. On 4/13/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, provider reported that Child #1 is no longer receiving child care at this facility. Files for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“On unannounced monitoring conducted on 3/3/2022, file for Staff #2 did not include a health assessment. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/23/2022 with a correction date of 3/31/2022. On 4/13/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, file for Staff #2 did not include health assessment. File indicated that Staff #2 has an appointment scheduled for 4/28/2022. Additionally, Staff #4 did not have health assessment on file. Provider reports that Staff #4 has health assessment scheduled for 4/15/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 1/4/2022 and 2/9/2022, which is past 30 days. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 3/30/2022 with a correction date of 3/9/2022. On 4/13/2022, an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 3/9/2022 and has not been conducted in April 2022, which is past 30 days.”
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, Staff #2 was observed to be providing care to children unsupervised. Staff #2 has PSP clearance dated 3/1/2022. Staff #2 does not have FBI, NSOR, or Child Abuse clearances or requests on file. Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 had signed disclosure statement on file. Facility Person #3 is a household member who does not have clearances on file at facility. Operator reports that he will require New York clearances as well.”
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, Staff #2 was observed to be providing care to children unsupervised. Staff #2 has PSP clearance dated 3/1/2022. Staff #2 does not have FBI, NSOR, or Child Abuse clearances or requests on file. Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 had signed disclosure statement on file. Facility Person #3 is a household member who does not have clearances on file at facility. Operator reports that he will require New York clearances as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, a power-strip in the child care space was observed to have several exposed electrical outlets and was accessible to children.”
3290.123(a) Signed
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, agreements for Child #5 and Child #6 were not signed by operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, files for Child #5 and Child #6 did not include date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the birth date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1, Child #5, and Child #6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On unannounced monitoring conducted 3/3/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #5 and Child #6 did not include the addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, file for Child #1 (DOB 12/9/19) did not include updated immunization record. Last immunization record on file was dated 8/30/2021. Record indicates that Child #1 had only three doses of DTaP vaccine (dated 4/20/2020, 6/24/2020 and 8/20/2021) and three doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine (dated 4/20/2020, 6/21/2020 and 1/6/2021). This is not in accordance with ACIP recommended schedule for a child this age. There is no exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“On unannounced monitoring conducted on 3/3/2022, file for Staff #2 did not include a health assessment.”
3290.181(a) Each child
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, there was not an individual file for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 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
“On unannounced monitoring conducted 3/3/2022, file for Child #1 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures by staff.”
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 1/4/2022 and 2/9/2022, which is past 30 days.”
3290.113(a)/3290.113(g) Supervised at all times /Supervision of children
“On complaint investigation completed 3/3/2022, the operator acknowledged that she provides care for approximately 23 hours per day, from 5A-4A and sleeps while the children in care are sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, Staff #2 was observed to be providing care to children unsupervised. Staff #2 has PSP clearance dated 3/1/2022. Staff #2 does not have FBI, NSOR, or Child Abuse clearances or requests on file. Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 had signed disclosure statement on file. Facility Person #3 is a household member who does not have clearances on file at facility. Operator reports that he will require New York clearances as well.”
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, Staff #2 was observed to be providing care to children unsupervised. Staff #2 has PSP clearance dated 3/1/2022. Staff #2 does not have FBI, NSOR, or Child Abuse clearances or requests on file. Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 had signed disclosure statement on file. Facility Person #3 is a household member who does not have clearances on file at facility. Operator reports that he will require New York clearances as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, a power-strip in the child care space was observed to have several exposed electrical outlets and was accessible to children.”
3290.123(a) Signed
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, agreements for Child #5 and Child #6 were not signed by operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, files for Child #5 and Child #6 did not include date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the birth date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1, Child #5, and Child #6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On unannounced monitoring conducted 3/3/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #5 and Child #6 did not include the addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(e)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Parent written verification from Doctor.
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, file for Child #1 (DOB 12/9/19) did not include updated immunization record. Last immunization record on file was dated 8/30/2021. Record indicates that Child #1 had only three doses of DTaP vaccine (dated 4/20/2020, 6/24/2020 and 8/20/2021) and three doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine (dated 4/20/2020, 6/21/2020 and 1/6/2021). This is not in accordance with ACIP recommended schedule for a child this age. There is no exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“On unannounced monitoring conducted on 3/3/2022, file for Staff #2 did not include a health assessment.”
3290.181(a) Each child
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, there was not an individual file for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 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
“On unannounced monitoring conducted 3/3/2022, file for Child #1 did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures by staff.”
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On unannounced monitoring completed on 3/3/2022, documentation reflected that testing for fire detection system was completed on 1/4/2022 and 2/9/2022, which is past 30 days.”
3290.113(a)/3290.113(g) Supervised at all times /Supervision of children
“On complaint investigation completed 3/3/2022, the operator acknowledged that she provides care for approximately 23 hours per day, from 5A-4A and sleeps while the children in care are sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Cots or pack n' play was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3290.111(a) Written plan
“The facility did not have a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) Signed /Each child emergency contact person
“Children 1-3 did not have an emergency form or fee agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(5) Every 60 days/Evacuation routes posted
“A fire drill was not conducted since 8/11/2021. There were also no fire evacuation routes on the 2nd or 3rd floor or the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility did not have any alarm testing on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
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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. Dahiana Cruz Jorge 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 April 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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.
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 486-5944 to ask.
(484) 486-5944.
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.