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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Emperatriz Family Daycare Limited 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
Emperatriz Family Daycare Limited has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 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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3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, staff 1 was alone with the children when certification representative arrived. Staff 1 was alone with them for approximately 15 minutes. Upon file review, it was observed that staff 1 did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2026
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
“Children 1 and 3 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed that the bottles of children 2 and 3 were not labeled with their names.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 2 and 3 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed that the regulations were not electronically available to parents. Instructions on how to contact the regional office also were not made available to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3290.173(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2026, it was observed that staff 1 was transporting a child. Through a file review, it was found that the child was 1 years old and under 40 pounds. In assessing the car seat in the vehicle, it was found that it was forward facing. According to 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 a child under 2 needs to be in a rear facing car seat until they exceed the manufacturer's height and weight. The manufacturer's documented weight on the car seat was that the child had to be rear facing if between the weight of 5-40 pounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2026, fire alarm testing was last documented to occur on 2/10/2026, making it more than 30 days since the last test.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the initial inspection on 12/3/2025, it was discovered that household members 1 and 2 also live at the facility. Household member 1 did not have a child abuse clearance on file during the time of the initial inspection. Household member 2 did not have a child abuse or state police clearance on file during the initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the initial inspection on 12/3/2025, it was discovered that the facility did not have evacuation routes in the basement, 2nd floor and 3rd floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
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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. Emperatriz Family Daycare Limited 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 1, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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) 788-7285 to ask.
(484) 788-7285.
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.