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Garcias Child Care
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About Garcias Child Care
Garcias 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 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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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 (484) 294-0810 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 Garcias Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00253094
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2026. At that time, facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the basement or on the second floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2026. At that time, rabies vaccine on file for the dog at the facility expired 10/5/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. The log indicated that smoke detectors were tested on 12/10/2025 and again on 1/12/2026, which exceeds the required 30-day testing interval.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2026. At that time, staff and household member files were reviewed. The file for Facility Person #2 contained a PSP clearance dated 9/22/2020 and a PSP volunteer clearance dated 2/4/2025. A volunteer clearance is not an acceptable clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.32(d) Age and training/Age and training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2026. At that time, staff and household members files were reviewed. Facility Person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 9/30/2025. Facility Person #1 completed the online portion of a pediatric first-aid/CPR course; however, a complete certification, including the required in-person skills assessment, was not on file. Documentation of updated and complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Facility Person #1 is the sole provider of child care at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/29/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency transportation plan was not posted within the facility and was not present in the vehicle used to provide transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is a ripped pillow with exposed foam in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Jan 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the facility fire drill log, there were more than 60 days between fire drills 3/24/23 to 6/15/23, 6/15/23 to 9/28/23, and 9/28/23 to 12/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Children #1, #2, and #3 were missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Children #1, #2, and #3 were missing insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Children #1, #2, and #3 were missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Per the facility fire drill and detection log, there were more than 30 days between testing of the fire detection system, 2/15/23 to 3/24/23, 3/24/23 to 9/28/23 and 9/23/23 to 12/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Jan 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1's FBI clearance is dated 12/28/17 and should have been renewed on or before 12/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There were toxic cleaning materials under the bathroom sink that were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1's FBI clearance is dated 12/28/17 and should have been renewed on or before 12/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2023
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/22/2015.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2023
Jan 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
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 1,2, and 3 were all missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures and emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per facility's fire drill log, a fire drill was conducted 7/9/21 and then not again until 10/12/21, a period of 95 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“Per facility's fire drill log. the hypothetical location for every fire drill in 2021 was in the same location. Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“All fire drills in 2021 were conducted between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Garcias Child Care
Is Garcias Child Care licensed?
Yes. Garcias Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Garcias Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Garcias Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 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 Garcias Child Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Garcias Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Garcias Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 294-0810 to confirm.
How much does Garcias Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 294-0810 to ask.
What is Garcias Child Care's phone number?
(484) 294-0810.
Where is Garcias Child Care?
Allentown, PA 18109. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.