Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
5.0· 1 review
Estela Pichardo
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Estela Pichardo
Estela Pichardo is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
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
Estela Pichardo has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Estela Pichardo
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00247420
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
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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See all 7 visits
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Facility did not test fire alarms in over 30 days from 9/6/24 to 10/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the inspection, the interconnected smoke detectors on each floor of the home and the basement were not approved by a testing laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor to test and certify smoke alarm.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the inspection, the following plants were observed in the kitchen and were accessible to children: Pothos, Aloe Vera and Arrowhead Vine. These plants are identified as toxic and are not permitted in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
Nov 15, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include shelter in place procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.11(h)(2)/3290.11(h)(2)(i) Clearances for renewal application/Clearances for individuals residing in home
“During the renewal inspection, household member #3, did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file and resides in the home at least 30 days in a calendar year (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3290.11(h)(2)/3290.11(h)(2)(i) Clearances for renewal application/Clearances for individuals residing in home
“During the renewal inspection, household member #3 did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file and resides in the home at least 30 days in a calendar year (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3290.124(c) Excursions
“During the renewal inspection, emergency contact forms for the children being transported were not in the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.73(c)/3290.176 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the renewal inspection, a first aid kit including: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves was missing from the vehicle used for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have a section in the emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, the operator did not have a written policy identifying the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the renewal inspection, an evacuation map was not posted in the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/21. At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #1 and 2 did not include the statement that the child can be in care and free from communicable diseases. The operator had stated that the correction would be 1/19/22 and then had called back requesting additional time to obtain the correction.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff #1 did not have copies of previous clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the provider is conducting emergency drills annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child # 1 and 2 did not include the statement that the child can be in care and free from communicable diseases.”
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have an evacuation map on file on the 3rd floor of the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3290.22(a)/3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted by the Certificate of Compliance. The provider did not have verification that she provides the parent of each child enrolled in the facility 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: Jan 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Estela Pichardo
Is Estela Pichardo licensed?
Yes. Estela Pichardo is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Estela Pichardo last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Estela Pichardo had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Estela Pichardo care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Estela Pichardo accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Estela Pichardo's hours?
Every day, 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Estela Pichardo cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 764-7317 to ask.
What is Estela Pichardo's phone number?
(484) 764-7317.
Where is Estela Pichardo?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.