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Nazareth, PA 18064 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Forever Friends Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Forever Friends Child Care
Forever Friends Child Care is a child care center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 114 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Staff to Child Ratio: 1:4 (infants) |
| Staff | Certified staff |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forever Friends Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Forever Friends Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246650
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 10/27/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the inspection on 12/5/25, the last documented fire drill being conducted was on 9/11/25 and not every 60 days as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, the gross motor space was not being utilized due to a previous fire in an adjacent building. The fire left numerous fall hazards, as the previous fencing that was used to separate the gross motor space and the building, was destroyed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“During the inspection, there was no parental written consent for the Hyland's Cold medicine for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, the emergency drill was not conducted annually as required. This is evidenced by the current emergency drill date of 9/23/24 and the previous drill date of 4/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During the inspection, child #2's immunization record was not in compliance with the recommendations of the ACIP and missing the following vaccinations: HEP A#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the inspection on 10/7/24, the health assessment and TB test on file for volunteer #7 was dated 7/17/23 and not within 12 months of initial service in the childcare facility (see LIS code sheet for date of volunteering).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 10/7/24, staff person #3 did not update the PA State Police clearance every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file dated 8/20/24 and the previous clearance dated 8/13/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection on 10/7/24, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not have current PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file. This is evidenced by the training on file dated 8/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During the inspection, the health assessment dated 9/25/23 for staff person #2 stated "yes" to communicable diseases but no additional documentation was provided as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
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 not conducted every 30 days as required. This is evidenced by the manual monthly monitoring log dates of 9/25/24 and 8/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
Oct 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“During the inspection, there was no parental written consent for the Hyland's Cold medicine for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, the emergency drill was not conducted annually as required. This is evidenced by the current emergency drill date of 9/23/24 and the previous drill date of 4/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During the inspection, child #2's immunization record was not in compliance with the recommendations of the ACIP and missing the following vaccinations: HEP A#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the inspection on 10/7/24, the health assessment and TB test on file for volunteer #7 was dated 7/17/23 and not within 12 months of initial service in the childcare facility (see LIS code sheet for date of volunteering).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 10/7/24, staff person #3 did not update the PA State Police clearance every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file dated 8/20/24 and the previous clearance dated 8/13/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection on 10/7/24, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not have current PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file. This is evidenced by the training on file dated 8/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“During the inspection, the health assessment dated 9/25/23 for staff person #2 stated "yes" to communicable diseases but no additional documentation was provided as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
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 not conducted every 30 days as required. This is evidenced by the manual monthly monitoring log dates of 9/25/24 and 8/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a water-stained ceiling tile in the Preschool room, a broken ceiling tile above the circle area in the Pre-K room, and 2 water stained ceiling tiles in the Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“STAFF # 1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have verification of facility emergency plan training. It is past the 90 day period to complete pre-service training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 and STAFF # 2 last evaluation was dated 8/28/20. These were completed approximately 14 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep checked each first aid kit. The first aid kit in the YSA room did not have tape or soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 emergency contact form did not include the child's health insurance policy number. CHILD # 4 and 5 emergency contact form did not include the child's health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 emergency contact form did not include addresses for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep checked children's medications that were kept at the facility. CHILD # 1 had an Epi-pen with an expiration date of 3/2021 and Diphenhydramine with an expiration of 8/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Forever Friends Child Care
Is Forever Friends Child Care licensed?
Yes. Forever Friends Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Forever Friends Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forever Friends Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 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 Forever Friends Child Care care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Forever Friends Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Forever Friends Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Forever Friends Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 759-3344 to ask.
What is Forever Friends Child Care's phone number?
(610) 759-3344.
Where is Forever Friends Child Care?
2 Belvidere St # 4, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is Rcymca at Nazareth YMCA, 0.1 miles away.