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Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center

1222 W Washington St, Allentown, PA 181024.3· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
7 days

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About Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center

Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
42 children

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Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Inspection reports for Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center

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42 children
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School-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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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  1. Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Facility staff # 1 has not had a staff evaluation completed by the facility director in over 12 months since 1/5/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2026

  2. Feb 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Facility has not conducted an emergency drill in over 12 months since 1/4/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Facility staff # 1 did not have fire safety training in over 12 months from 1/18/23 to 1/16/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “Emergency contact form for child # 1 in the toddler classroom emergency bag has not been updated since 1/3/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Facility fire alarm was not tested in over 30 days from 12/14/24 to 1/14/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

  3. Feb 16, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “At the time of the inspection, the pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for staff person #4 stated the person had communicable diseases but did not provide the results of the examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not obtain a health assessment until 11/13/23 and not at initial service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “At the time of the inspection, child #3 did not have Hep A #2 and is not in compliance with immunization schedule according to the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “At the time of the inspection, the heat vent in the infant room exceeded 110° F degrees and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was last conducted on 1/2/24 and not every 30 days as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection, the parent of child #4 last signed the agreement and emergency contact form on 7/1/23 and not every 6 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was not on the emergency contact form for child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of the inspection, the enrolling parent's work address and phone number was not on the emergency contact form for child #3 and child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “At the time of the inspection, styrofoam plates and bowls were observed in the classrooms of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the inspection, the ceiling tiles throughout the facility had extensive water damage. The operator had admitted that the ceiling is actively leaking. The local health bureau visited the facility and found the roof was leaking and there was open and spliced electrical wiring above the ceiling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the Honda Odyssey did not include gloves, scissors or tweezer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have continuity of operations in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan at the facility was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #1, staff person #4, staff person #5 and staff person #6 took fire safety training on 12/2023, 1/22/24, 1/24/24 and 10/14/23 respectively. The previous training date was 10/3/22, 2/17/22. 12/28/22 and 1/26/22, respectively. These timeframes reflects longer than the annual requirement for taking fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #3 did not obtain the NSOR certificate until 1/31/24, which was past the 45 day provisional hiring timeframe for obtaining clearances. Staff person #3 also did not sign the disclosure statement until 1/5/24 and not at initial employment as required. The Child Abuse clearance that was provided at initial employment was dated 9/15/23 and was of volunteer status and not employment. The clearance was not re-obtained under employment purposes until 1/26/24. (See LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #6 had a previous child abuse clearance on file dated 6/24/18. She did not obtain an updated child abuse clearance until 8/8/23. The previous mandated reporter training was dated 6/18/18 and was not updated until 8/4/23. These timeframes reflect more than the 60 month requirement for updating clearances and mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the inspection, the last evaluation for staff #6 was completed on 1/2023 and not annually as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not have 2,500 hours on file to accompany the high school diploma on file and therefore can not be qualified as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not have any training hours during the 12/22-12/23 training period. Staff person #6 only had 8 clock hours of child care training during the 12/22-12/23 training period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2024

  4. Jan 23, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection, there was no health insurance coverage/policy number on the emergency contact form for child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing from the emergency contact form for child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection, on the emergency contact form, there was no address or telephone number of the child's physician on the emergency contact form for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection, there was nothing on the agreement for child #1 specifying the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection, there was no child service report providing information to the family about the child's growth and development on file for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection, child #2 had a health assessment on file dated 5/3/22. There should have been another health assessment 6 months later. Child #3 had a health assessment on file dated 6/6/22. There should have been another health assessment 6 months later.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection, throughout the facility, there were water damaged ceiling tiles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection, the operator did not update the sections of the emergency plan to include volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training completed within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During the renewal inspection, child #2 was missing DTAP#3, Pnuemococcal#3 child #5 did not have verification of an influenza vaccination on file or a letter of exemption for the influenza vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During the renewal inspection, staff #5, an aide, was observed working alone in the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have a written evaluation dated within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection, the pickup and drop off procedures were not posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local and county emergency management agencies for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have verification of completing 12 clock hours of child care training during the previous training year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have annual documentation of notification to the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection, staff person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff person #5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training until 1/3/23. This was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have a current PA State Police clearance, FBI clearance or Child Abuse clearance on file. All three of these clearances were dated during August 2017 and therefore expired in August 2022. Staff #2 did not have an NSOR certificate on file. Staff #2 was observed working alone. (See LIS sheet for date of hire). Staff #3 had a State Police clearance dated 12/30/22 with the previous one dated 9/11/17. A Child Abuse Clearance was dated 1/4/23 with the previous one dated 9/10/17. A FBI clearance dated 1/3/23 with the previous one dated 10/19/17. All of the current clearance dates show a timeframe of when the clearances were not current from the previous clearances obtained for staff #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During, the renewal inspection, staff #5 completed the health and safety training, "Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification," on 2/11/22, but this training was no longer acceptable after 6/30/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

  5. Mar 7, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time there was no verification of pick up and drop off points and safe routes posted in the facility. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify verification of pick up and drop off points and safe routes posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time there was no verification that the provider is conducting emergency drills annually. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify that the provider is conducting emergency drills annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(7) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time the last health report on file for child #2 was dated 1-13-21 and needs to be updated. Also on this health report, the statement that the child is able to be in care and free of communicable diseases was missing. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify that child #2 has obtained a health assessment that the child is able to be in care and free of communicable diseases was missing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time the operator was unable to provide documentation of installation of the fire detection system. The provider was also unable to provide documentation that manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system is conducted every 30 days; therefore, the provider is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify installation documentation of fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(b) Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time in the emergency plan, there was no accommodations for infants or toddlers identified. Also, in the emergency plan, it named staff members who were no longer employed; therefore, there was no verification that this plan is reviewed annually and/or updated when changes occur. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify accommodations for infants or toddlers identified or that the emergency plan has been updated annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #8 who was a new staff person since the renewal inspection that was conducted on 1/19/22 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time staff #7 did not have verification of being trained in the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify that staff #7 was trained in the emergency plan. Staff #8 was not trained in the emergency plan and was not employed at the time of the renewal inspection that was conducted on 1-19-22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time, in the emergency plan, there was no method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and no method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and no method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “A renewal inspection occurred on 1-19-22 and during that time there was no verification that the operator provides the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. A plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be completed by 3-4-22. During an unannounced visit on 3-7-22, the certification representative could not verify that the operator provides the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

  6. Jan 19, 2022Inspection27 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “At the time of the inspection, there was nothing on the health report for child #3, 4 and 5 stating that the child has received the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. There was no exemption from this vaccine for these children on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(7) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “At the time of the inspection, the last health report on file for child #2 was dated 1-13-21 and needs to be updated. Also on this health report, the statement that the child is able to be in care and free of communicable diseases was missing.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “At the time of the inspection, in the emergency plan, there was no method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and no method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #7 did not have verification of being trained in the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of the inspection, the last fire safety training on file for staff #5 was dated 9-18-19 and was not conducted annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #7 did not have the required CCDBG Health and Safety training completed within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the inspection, facility person #2, who is listed as a volunteer did not have a completed FBI clearance on file. Facility person #6 who is also listed as a volunteer did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file. Staff person #7 did not have a completed Child Abuse clearance, completed NSOR certificate or Florida State required clearances. Staff #7 had a Florida ID in her file showing that she has resided in there within the past 5 years. She was also observed alone in a classroom with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #7 was alone with 4 children in the Preschool room. Staff #7 does not have the qualifications to be left alone with children. Staff # 5 was left alone with 2 Infants in the Infant room. Staff #5 does not have the qualifications to be left alone with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed staff #5 in the kitchen cooking around 10:30am and then back in the infant room around 12:00pm. When the certification representative asked staff #5 who was watching the 4 children in the infant room while she was in the kitchen, she replied staff #1 who had 4 young toddlers in her classroom. Staff #1 would have had 8 children, under the age of 2, with 2 of those children being under the age of 1 while staff #5 was in the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of the inspection, the last recorded fire drill being conducted was done on 11-17-21 and not within the 60 day requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no health insurance policy number or coverage listed on the emergency contact forms for child #2 and 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider is notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of the inspection, the home address of the enrolling parent was not listed on the emergency contact form for child #1-5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child # 2 did not contain the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no fee amount on the agreement for child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of emergency phone numbers being posted in the preschool room by the operable phone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed staff #5 in the kitchen cooking around 10:30am and then back in the infant room around 12:00pm. When the certification representative asked staff #5 who was watching the 4 children in the infant room while she was in the kitchen, she replied staff #1 who had 4 young toddlers in her classroom. Staff #1 would have had 8 children, under the age of 2, with 2 of those children being under the age of 1 while staff #5 was in the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation of installation of the fire detection system. The provider was also unable to provide documentation that manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system is conducted every 30 days; therefore, the provider is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the operator provides the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection, staff #5 only had 11 hours of child care training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider is conducting emergency drills annually.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(b) Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of the inspection, in the emergency plan, there was no accommodations for infants or toddlers identified. Also, in the emergency plan, it named staff members who were no longer employed; therefore, there was no verification that this plan is reviewed annually and/or updated when changes occur.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of education on file for staff #7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no previous child care experience on file for staff # 5 or 7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of pick up and drop off points and safe routes posted in the facility.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file for staff #7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center

Is Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 26 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 221-8900 to ask.

What is Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?

(484) 221-8900.

Where is Dream Garden Daycare and Learning Center?

1222 W Washington St, Allentown, PA 18102. The nearest other daycare we list is Leaders of Our Future, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).