Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Little Hands Family Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Little Hands Family Daycare
Little Hands Family Daycare is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 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 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 Hands Family Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands Family Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00256807
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 28, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. There is no written consent for walks on file for child # 1. Operator indicated they go for walks in the neighborhood.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.131(e)/3290.151(a) Immunization record/Within 3 months, then 12 months
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. The health report and immunization record on file for child # 1 is dated 2/3/26, which is more than 60 days after their initial date of admission (see code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, there was no written plan for transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. There is no address listed for the physician of child # 4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. There is no parent's work address or phone number on file for children # 2, 3, and 4”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. There is no release person's name address and phone number for child # 3. There are no release person's addresses for children # 4 and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. There is no release persons listed on the agreement for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection on 5/28/26, child files were reviewed. There is no written consent for the administration of minor first aid or emergency medical care on file for child # 5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3290.123(a)(4)/3290.124(b)(7) Arrival/departure times/Name/address/phone release person
“Child # 1 & # 5 do not have fee amounts and dates to be paid on file along with emergency release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child # 1 does not have their physicians name, address or number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.181(a) Each child
“Child # 4 does not have a file .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child # 1 & # 3 do not have signed consent for minor first and emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“Child # 1 & # 3 do not have fee amounts and the date to be paid on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 1 & # 3 do not have health insurance policy or information on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility fire alarms have not been tested in over 30 days since 12/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.151(a)(1)/3290.151(c)(2) Health assessment/Mantoux TB
“Facility operator/staff # 1 does not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Facility operator has approved hardwired Kiddie fire alarms and smoke detectors that are not installed correctly. The alarms do not interconnect when tested as observed onsite by certification representative at the time of the opening inspection with the operator testing the alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands Family Daycare
Is Little Hands Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. Little Hands Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Hands Family Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Hands Family Daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Hands Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands Family Daycare's hours?
Monday to Saturday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hands Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 633-7755 to ask.
What is Little Hands Family Daycare's phone number?
(484) 633-7755.
Where is Little Hands Family Daycare?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.