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Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
Marshall and Friends Child Care Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marshall and Friends Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256649
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1 is missing an updated emergency contact and agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A fire system check was conducted on 12/10/25 and another on 1/22/26 which is a span of 43 days and exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1, 3, 4 & 5 are missing 12 hours of annual child care training. Staff person #2 is missing 3 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR dated 1/20/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 are missing annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The emergency plan has not been reviewed/updated annually, date of last review 1/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Operator does not have a current copy of the general liability insurance policy, date of insurance policy on file is 6/24/24-6/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff person #1, 2 & 5 are missing annual staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #2 is missing the physician's telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #2 is missing the parents work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #2 & 3 are missing health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file, date of NSOR clearance 12/17/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file, date of NSOR clearance 12/17/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“Regional office received a complaint on 3/11/25 that there was a strong smell of kerosene in the toddler childcare space. On 3/12/25 received confirmation from an outside agency that the smell was present, and the operator was directed to move the children to a different childcare space. On 3/17/25 and unannounced inspection was conducted the children were relocated to another classroom. Upon inspecting the toddler room, the smell was still present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Marshall and Friends Child Care Center
Is Marshall and Friends Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Marshall and Friends Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Marshall and Friends Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marshall and Friends Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Marshall and Friends Child Care Center care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Marshall and Friends Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marshall and Friends Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Marshall and Friends Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 351-0015 to ask.
What is Marshall and Friends Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 351-0015.
Where is Marshall and Friends Child Care Center?
2304 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103. The nearest other daycare we list is Traci's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.