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Elenas Home Child Care
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About Elenas Home Child Care
Elenas Home Child Care is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 751-8261 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Elenas Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00255800
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 4, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, the child lock on the cabinet underneath the bathroom sink that is used by children was broken. Cabinet contained Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, which is labeled "Keep out of reach of children". Cleaner was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, pack-n-plays were numbered; however, there was no corresponding list on the wall stating which number is assigned to which child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #3 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months and do not have Child Service Reports (CSRs) on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. 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. Child #4: Release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form for Child #1 did not contain release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 is dated 1/13/2025, which is past 12 months ago. Child #3 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.191 Individual Records
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. Facility Person #2 was observed to be solely providing care to two children in care on 3/4/2026. Facility Person #2 did not have a file at the facility. Facility Person #4 is a household member who resides in the home for over 30 calendar days per year. Facility Person #4 did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, operator reported that parents are not given a letter explaining facility's emergency plan. Facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility's fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drill log indicated that last fire drill was conducted on 1/16/2026, which is over 60 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/6/2025-4/6/2025, 5/6/2025-6/16/2025, 7/16/2025-8/16/2025, 8/16/2025-9/16/2025. 10/16/2025-12/16/2025, 12/16/2025-1/16/2026. Last test was 1/16/2026, which is over 30 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility's certificate that expired on 6/6/2025 was posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, last emergency drill log on file at the facility is dated November 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility did not have policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, operator reported that parents are not given a letter explaining facility's emergency plan. Facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or 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: Apr 10, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. Most recent NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #3 are dated 2/18/2021, which is past 60 months ago. Facility Person #2 was observed to be solely providing care to two children in care on 3/4/2026. Facility Person #2 did not have any clearances on file at the facility. Facility Person #4 is a household member and does not have PSP, Child Abuse, DHS FBI, NSOR verification, or out-of-state clearances on file. Facility Person #4 resides in the home for more than 30 calendar days per year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Mar 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.182(5)/3290.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“There is no signed parental consent for administration of minor firs aid procedures, transportation or walking excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“Facility person #1 has not updated their FBI clearance in more than 60 months; the FBI clearance is dated 3/11/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.123(a) Signed
“Child #1 and Child #2 did not have agreements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Mar 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the fire drill and detection log, the last fire drill was conducted 1/21/22, 66 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster
“One of the ceiling tiles in the basement child care space was damaged and peeling paint was hanging down off it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2022
3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Elenas Home Child Care
Is Elenas Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. Elenas Home Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elenas Home Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elenas Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 19 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Elenas Home Child Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Elenas Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Elenas Home Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 751-8261 to confirm.
How much does Elenas Home Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 751-8261 to ask.
What is Elenas Home Child Care's phone number?
(610) 751-8261.
Where is Elenas Home Child Care?
Allentown, PA 18109. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.