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4500 Falmer Dr, Bethlehem, PA
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Gina Tavares
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Gina Tavares
Gina Tavares is a home daycare in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Gina Tavares
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00250285
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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Dec 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the operator stated that diapers are placed outside the basement door on the steps after a child's diaper is changed. A hands-free trash can was not present in the diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include the work address and phone number of the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have a child service report completed within the past six months. The most recent child service report on file was dated 12/13/24. Child #2 did not have a child service report completed within the past six months. The most recent child service report on file was dated 12/13/24. Child #3, who has been enrolled longer than six months, did not have a child service report completed on file. Child #4 did not have a child service report completed within the past six months. The most recent child service report on file was dated 3/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #3 did not include a health assessment. The child has been enrolled longer than 60 days. The file did contain an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3290.69 Heat Source
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/12/25. At that time, the operator stated that the home had a new stove. The knobs to operate the stove were just above the oven and were accessible to the children in care. The operator stated that lunch is occasionally prepared on the stove. At that time, there was nothing to prevent the children access to the stove.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 was dated 3/27/24. The most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #3 was dated 5/20/24. The most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #4 was dated 5/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler, was dated 10/26/23. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 11/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3290.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the trash can used for diapering was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the following child files did not include a child service report: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3290.74(a) Requirements
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the cover to the radiator was bent towards the floor, exposing the sharp metal pieces inside. The radiator was on the wall opposite of the back door.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents of Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3290.24(a)(5)/3290.24(g) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. Facility emergency plan was not sent to a local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
Dec 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Erergency contact forms and fee agreements have not been updated and reviewed in over 6 months for child # 1 & # 2. Last review and signature for child # 1 was 5/19/22. Last review and signature for child # 2 was 4/17/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan was not sent annually to the local emergency management agency or a local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Fire alarms and smoke detectors were not tested in over 30 days from 10/17/22 to 11/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
Dec 28, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Fire alarm testing was not completed in over 30 days . System last tested 11/18/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2021
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person # 1 has a mandated reporter training that is over 60 months old , dated 2/3/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Gina Tavares
Is Gina Tavares licensed?
Yes. Gina Tavares is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gina Tavares last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gina Tavares had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Gina Tavares care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Gina Tavares accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gina Tavares' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gina Tavares cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 533-7450 to ask.
What is Gina Tavares' phone number?
(610) 533-7450.
Where is Gina Tavares?
Bethlehem, PA 18020. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.