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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Melosa Family Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Melosa Family Day Care
Melosa Family Day Care is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 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
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- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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
Melosa Family Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Melosa Family Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00257028
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 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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Jun 5, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff 2 only used hand sanitizer on child's hand after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child 3 did not have consent for emergency medical care on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff 1 did not have 12 hours of childcare training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026
3290.64(a)/3290.133(4) Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Locked
“Lysol cleaner was next to the diaper changing table. It was accessible to the children in care, as it was in the childcare area and within a child's reach. Medication, which was in a child proof medication container, was also observed to be in the cupholder in the front seat of the van. The medication belonged to staff 2. The van is used to transport children. When children would be exiting or entering the van, the medication would be accessible to them. The medication belonged to staff 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“During the renewal inspection on 6/5/2026, children 1,2,3 and 4 had either no child service report on file or an outdated one. Child 1 last had a child service report completed on 6/25/2025. Child 2 last had a child service report completed on 10/27/2025. Both were last completed more than 6 months ago. Children 3 and 4 did not have one on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and dates of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.106 Refrigerator
“The facility refrigerator was measured at 51 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
Feb 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3290.191 Individual Records
“When certification representative arrived to the facility on 2/13/2026 to conduct an unannounced inspection, it was observed that staff 1 and 2 were working without a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“When certification representative arrived to the facility to conduct an unannounced inspection, it was observed that staff 1 and household member 2 did not have all clearances on file. Staff 1 had the child abuse and FBI clearance on file but not the NSOR or state police. Household member 2 did not have any clearances on file. Staff 1 also did not have disclosure statements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
Jun 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the annual inspection on 6/25/2025, staff 1 did not have the 12 hours of annual training. Please see LIS for DOH.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the annual inspection on 6/25/2025, the basement smoke detector was not interconnected with the first floor smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“It was observed during the annual inspection on 6/25/2025 that the infant bottles were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“Child 1 had more than 6 months between health assessments. The initial health assessment was dated 8/23/2024 and the follow up health assessment was dated 4/24/2025, making it more than 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child 1 had an outdated child service report. Child 2 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“There was no daily activity schedule posted in the group area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the outside play area had exposed bolts on the fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that there were unlabeled cots. As per staff 1, children do rest on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) Signed /Each child emergency contact person
“Children 3 and 4, who are no longer enrolled, did not have a fee agreement or emergency contact form on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3290.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The facility did not have policies in written that were given to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 2 did not have health insurance information on his emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Pack and play was not labeled and is currently used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3290.131(e) Immunization record
“Child 1 did not have updated immunizations on file. Child 1 was missing one DTaP shot.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome policy on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Melosa Family Day Care
Is Melosa Family Day Care licensed?
Yes. Melosa Family Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Melosa Family Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melosa Family Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Melosa Family Day Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Melosa Family Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Melosa Family Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Melosa Family Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 595-9041 to ask.
What is Melosa Family Day Care's phone number?
(646) 595-9041.
Where is Melosa Family Day Care?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.