Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Indhira day care is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 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 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Indhira day care has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 8, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 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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3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the annual inspection on 8/8/2025, it was observed that the last fire alarm test was on 7/1/2025, making it more than 30 days since the last fire alarm test.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3290.24(b)/3290.24(c) Emergency plan/Training regarding plan
“The emergency plan was last updated on 10/10/2023, making it more than 12 months since the last update. Staff 2 was last trained on the emergency plan on 10/11/2023, making it more than 12 months since the last training on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff 1 had 3 hours of annual training on file. Staff 2 had 4.5 hours of annual training on file. Please see LIS for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“Staff 1 had the pediatric first aid/cpr training expire in January of 2025 and was not renewed until 3/1/2025. As a result, staff 1 did not have an updated pediatric first aid/cpr certificate from 1/2025 to 3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3290.78(b) Training chair - sanitized
“A potty chair was observed to be in the bathroom. The potty chair had pee in it. It was not observed that a child entered the bathroom right before certification representative observed the potty chair with pee in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 1 and 2 did not have a child service report on file. Child 3 had a child service report last on file from 6/22/2024, making it more than 6 months since one was completed. Please see LIS for dates of birth and dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.131(e) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Immunization record
“Child 1 did not have an updated immunization list on file. Child 1 needed an additional Tdap shot on file. Child 3's last health assessment was dated 12/1/2023, making it more than 12 months since the last update. Child 3 is a preschooler. Please see LIS for dates of birth and dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Children 1, 2 and 3 had emergency contact forms and fee agreements on file. Children 1 and 2 had their emergency forms and fee agreements last updated on 1/13/2025. Child 3 last had the emergency form and fee agreement last updated 11/29/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“There was no proof on file that the emergency plan was sent to the county or local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Children 2, 3 and 4 had outdated emergency forms and fee agreements. Child 2's emergency form and fee agreement was last updated 10/23/2023. Child 3's emergency form and fee agreement was last updated 3/17/2023 and child 4's emergency form and fee agreement was last updated on 11/2/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child 1 did not have the services provided section on the fee agreement filled in. Child 3 did not have a child service report on file (please see LIS for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3290.78(b) Training chair - sanitized
“A potty chair was observed to be in the bathroom. The potty chair had pee in it. It was not observed that a child entered the bathroom right before certification representative observed the potty chair with pee in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3290.64(a)/3290.64(c) Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted
“In the facility's outside play space, there was a toxic plant accessible to the children. It was on top of a garbage can but high enough to where children could reach it. The plant was the Zamioculcas plant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the annual inspection on 8/1/2024, it was observed that the fire alarm in the basement was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Child 2 needs an updated updated assessment. The last health assessment on file was dated 7/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 1 had the health insurance information blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the fireplace and on the wall behind the office chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, fee amount and date fee is to be paid were missing from child #1's fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, there were no Child Service Reports on file for child #2, child #3, or child #4. All listed children have been attending the facility for over 6 months (see LIS code sheet for dates of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, operator reported that parents do not get a letter explaining emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3290.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, facility's parent handbook did not include general daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3290.166(5) Six-months-old held
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, staff person #2 was feeding child #1 a bottle while child was in an infant swing. Child #1 is less than 6 months old (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #3 were last updated 5/30/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release persons' addresses. Child#2: Release persons' addresses and phone numbers. Child #4: Father's home phone number. Child #5: Release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, the following chidlren were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #4: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. First dose was given on 5/10/2023. Child #4 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is not an acceptable exemption on file. Child #5: 1 of 3 doses each of Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal vaccines. 1 of 2 doses of Polio (IPV) vaccine. Child #5 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is not an acceptable exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3290.105(a)/3290.118 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, child #1 was observed to be sleeping in an infant swing. Certification representative advised that infants cannot sleep in swings. At this time, staff person #1 took child #2 out of a pack-n-play and placed her on a cot. Staff person #1 then took child #1 out of the swing and placed him on his belly in the pack-n-play that was previously occupied by child #2. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth) and there is no medical documentation on file requiring that child sleeps in this position. Certification representative advised that infants cannot be placed on their bellies, and staff person #1 then placed the infant on his back in the pack-n-play.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3290.166(1) Written statement
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule was not on file for child #1 or child #5. Child #1 and child #5 are both infants (see LIS code sheet for dates of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3290.105(a)/3290.118 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, child #1 was observed to be sleeping in an infant swing. Certification representative advised that infants cannot sleep in swings. At this time, staff person #1 took child #2 out of a pack-n-play and placed her on a cot. Staff person #1 then took child #1 out of the swing and placed him on his belly in the pack-n-play that was previously occupied by child #2. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth) and there is no medical documentation on file requiring that child sleeps in this position. Certification representative advised that infants cannot be placed on their bellies, and staff person #1 then placed the infant on his back in the pack-n-play.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/4/2024, date of admission and date/signature of operator were missing from child #1's fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
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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. Indhira day care 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 August 8, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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.
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 968-3927 to ask.
(347) 968-3927.
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.