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De La Cruz Family Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 11
- open each week
- 7 days
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About De La Cruz Family Daycare
De La Cruz Family Daycare is a group home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 11 children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| SundayToday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
De La Cruz Family Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for De La Cruz Family Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 11 children
- License number
- #CER-00252283
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3280.20/3280.133(4) General Health and Safety/Locked
“During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2026, medication was accessible in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen. Also in the kitchen, knives were accessible to the children in an unlocked drawer. The children would have to go through the kitchen to get to the outdoor play space and diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3280.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff 1 did not have a disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3280.91(c) Door opens in at landing
“It was observed during the renewal inspection on 2/25/2026 that the door leading to the basement entered directly into a stairwell. There is no landing beyond the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2026, the hot water temperature measured at 122 degrees in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3280.35(1)/3280.192(5) HS/GED/Two written references
“Staff 1 did not have two letters of reference or proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
May 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The bolts on the outside fence were uncovered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“There was a swing outside that was not embedded. No instructions were provided to state that the swing did not need to be embedded.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit was missing rubber gloves and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/27/2025, it was observed that there were six children in care and one staff 1 caring for them. The youngest child in care was 1 and 8 months old. As a result, the facility was out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3280.191 Individual Records
“Staff 1 did state that in the afternoon, staff 2 works for the daycare. When certification representative requested the file, staff 1 stated that it was not on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
Jan 2, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“During the initial inspection, the hot water in the kitchen sink and bathroom sink measured at 120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3280.66(b) Toxic use- no contamination
“Wipes were accessible in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about De La Cruz Family Daycare
Is De La Cruz Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. De La Cruz Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was De La Cruz Family Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has De La Cruz Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 De La Cruz Family Daycare care for?
11, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does De La Cruz Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are De La Cruz Family Daycare's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does De La Cruz Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 904-3689 to ask.
What is De La Cruz Family Daycare's phone number?
(484) 904-3689.
Where is De La Cruz Family Daycare?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.