Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
702 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA
Laura Marko Pursell
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About Laura Marko Pursell
Laura Marko Pursell 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.
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- Home daycare
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- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Laura Marko Pursell
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00255523
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Mar 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection Staff Person #1's file was reviewed and had only 8 hours of annual training for the 2024-2025 training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and Child #3 had their insurance provider listed, but not the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan was reviewed and the last documented emergency drill was conducted on 4/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and found that the last time parents updated the files was August 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Mar 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was done past the 30 day requirement: 7/2/23, 8/17/23, 9/15/23, 10/16/23, 1/10/24, 2/10/24, 3/21/24. The facility also did not have an interconnected fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(5) Every 60 days/Evacuation routes posted
“It was observed while reviewing the fire drill log, dates 6/13/23 to 8/30/23 indicates that a fire drill was conducted past the 60 day requirement. The operator did not have evacuation route maps on every floor within the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have documentation of an emergency drill being done.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have documentation that their emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1's emergency contact sheet did not have the health insurance/ medical assistance policy number . The sheet also did not have child #1's release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
Mar 21, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1 has a health assessment dated 7/1/19 which exceeds the requirement of an updated health assessment every 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Operator admitted that she has not completed an emergency drill annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Operator does not have information posted for parents on how to access the regulations or contacting the regional office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3290.95(b) Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the record review portion of the renewal inspection it was observed that the smoke detectors were tested on 2/7/23 and then again on 3/21/23 during the renewal inspection which is a span of 42 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan has not been updated annually, date of last update 3/10/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(4) Immunization record/Annual Immunization reporting to DOH
“Child #1 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 . Child #2 does not have a current flu vaccine for 2022, date of last flu vaccine 10/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3290.18/3290.32(a) General Health and Safety/Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has a mandated reporter training dated 5/30/16 which exceeds the requirement of completing every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3290.15(a) Accommodate child with special needs
“Operator does not have a policy in place to make reasonable accommodations to include a child with special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #3 is missing signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“Child #1 does not have an initial health assessment and immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2023
3290.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“The outside play space has mulch on the entire ground area. There are pieces of mulch that is less than an inch in diameter accessible in the play space which is used by toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3290.123(a) Signed
“Child #1, 2, 3 & 4's agreement is missing the operators signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #4's emergency contact and agreement are not updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #3 is missing the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Child #1, 2, & 4 are missing the amount of the fee to be charged.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“The operator has not sent an updated copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child #1, 2, 3, & 4 are missing the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #2's agreement is missing the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
Mar 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Operator has an infant and young toddler enrolled and does not have a record within the emergency plan regarding accommodations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Laura Marko Pursell
Is Laura Marko Pursell licensed?
Yes. Laura Marko Pursell is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Laura Marko Pursell last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Laura Marko Pursell 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 Laura Marko Pursell care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Laura Marko Pursell accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Laura Marko Pursell's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 820-5091 to confirm.
How much does Laura Marko Pursell cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 820-5091 to ask.
What is Laura Marko Pursell's phone number?
(610) 820-5091.
Where is Laura Marko Pursell?
Allentown, PA 18104. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.