Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
702 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA
Joyful Little Steps
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About
About Joyful Little Steps
Joyful Little Steps 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 2 rules across 1 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) 425-4257 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
Joyful Little Steps has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Joyful Little Steps
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00260107
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On 8/19/25 an initial inspection was conducted at the facility. At that time, it was observed that the smoke alarms installed at the facility were not approved by a testing laboratory recognized by OSHA to test and certify smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“On 8/19/25 an initial inspection was conducted at the facility. Review of the emergency plan found that it did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Joyful Little Steps
Is Joyful Little Steps licensed?
Yes. Joyful Little Steps is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Joyful Little Steps last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyful Little Steps had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Joyful Little Steps care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Joyful Little Steps accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joyful Little Steps' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 425-4257 to confirm.
How much does Joyful Little Steps cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 425-4257 to ask.
What is Joyful Little Steps' phone number?
(484) 425-4257.
Where is Joyful Little Steps?
Allentown, PA 18104. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.