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Little Anchor Child Care
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About Little Anchor Child Care
Little Anchor Child Care is a home daycare in Catasauqua, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 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) 350-9139 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
Little Anchor Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Anchor Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00248747
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“Staff 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 1/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Dec 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/5/2025, it was observed that staff 1 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file. Please see LIS for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3290.24(b)/3290.24(c) Emergency plan/Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/5/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed since 1/7/2024. Staff 1 also did not have documented training on file for the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have a section in the emergency plan on how to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 1, who has been working for the facility for more than 90 days, did not have the mandated reporter training completed during the renewal inspection on 12/5/2024. Later that day on 12/5/2024, after the inspection was completed, staff 1 completed the mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 1, 2 and 3 did not have child service reports on file. Children 1, 2 and 3 were past 6 months since their first day of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Children 1, 2 and 3 previously had outdated emergency forms and fee agreements. Currently, the are up to date. Child 1's emergency form and fee agreement were updated 2/28/2024 and not again until 11/2024. Child 2's emergency form and fee agreement were updated 11/30/2023 and not again until 11/2024. Child 3's emergency form and fee agreement were updated 12/22/2023 and not again until 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3290.131(e) Immunization record
“Child 2 did not have updated immunizations on file. Additional shots were needed for the DTAP/DTP/TD, Pneumococcal, Polio and Varicella vaccines.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
Jan 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following dates: 11/6/2023-12/13/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/16/2024, child #1 received 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. First dose was administered on 6/17/2023. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3290.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“During renewal inspection, facility's parent handbook does not include facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, supervision policies, dismissal policies, or transportation and pick-up arrangements.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/16/2024, staff person #1 did not have signed/dated disclosure statement in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, the facility did not have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During renewal inspection conducted 1/16/2024, arrival and departure times were missing from fee agreement of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During initial inspection conducted 10/4/2023, operator did not send emergency plan to Lehigh County EMA (county emergency management agency).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
3290.69 Heat Source
“During initial inspection conducted 10/4/2023, facility's stove was not equipped with a protective guard. Children will have access to the stovetop when they use the bathroom, as they will pass through the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Anchor Child Care
Is Little Anchor Child Care licensed?
Yes. Little Anchor Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Anchor Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Anchor Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Little Anchor Child Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Anchor Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Anchor Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 350-9139 to confirm.
How much does Little Anchor Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 350-9139 to ask.
What is Little Anchor Child Care's phone number?
(484) 350-9139.
Where is Little Anchor Child Care?
Catasauqua, PA 18032. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.