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Mendez Valerio Family Childcare
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About Mendez Valerio Family Childcare
Mendez Valerio Family Childcare 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 38 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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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
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State record
Inspection reports for Mendez Valerio Family Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00258071
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 24 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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 19, 2026Inspection24 rules cited
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, several bottles were observed that were not labeled with the child's name. An infant was observed being fed from an unlabeled bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The following items were missing from the following emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance information and policy number. Child #4: Health insurance information and policy number. Child #5: Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician. Health insurance information and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed to be in an area occupied by children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, an unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed on the shelf near the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, a pack-and-play being used by a young toddler was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, a young toddler was observed awake and crying while confined in a pack-and-play. The child remained in the pack-and-play despite displaying signs of wanting to get out and engage in other activities. After the child was removed from the pack-and-play, the child was later placed in a high chair while not eating and became upset and attempted to get out. Staff did not provide the child with appropriate stimulation and interaction until directed by the certification representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The most recent Child Service Report (CSR) on file for Child #3 was dated 10/3/2025 and had not been updated within the required six-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/19/2026. The facility's emergency plan was not reviewed on-site during the inspection, as the operator indicated it had been provided to local emergency management agencies (EMAs). The facility subsequently provided the emergency plan to the certification representative via email on 06/08/2026. The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, the facility's fire drill log was reviewed and reflected that the last fire drill was conducted on 3/12/2026. More than 60 days had elapsed since the facility's most recent fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The following emergency contact forms and fee agreements have not been updated within the past 6 months: Child #2: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated 7/14/2025. Child #3: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated 5/7/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, the facility's smoke detector testing log was reviewed and reflected that smoke alarms were last tested on 4/11/2026, which exceeded the required 30-day testing interval.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/19/2026. At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not available on-site, as the operator indicated it had been provided to local emergency management agencies (EMAs). The facility subsequently provided the emergency plan to the certification representative via email on 06/08/2026 for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The following items were missing from the following emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #5: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, children were observed transitioning from play to lunch without washing their hands. Staff served the children lunch and did not ensure that the children's hands were washed prior to eating.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain initial health assessments. Child #3 and Child #4 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not contain signed and dated disclosure statements. Additionally, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a PSP clearance request dated 9/22/2025, which is not an acceptable clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/19/2026. The facility's emergency plan was not reviewed on-site during the inspection, as the operator indicated it had been provided to local emergency management agencies (EMAs). The facility subsequently provided the emergency plan to the certification representative via email on 06/08/2026. Review of the emergency plan and enrollment materials indicates that the parent letter does not include provisions addressing accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions during emergency situations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/19/2026. The facility's emergency plan was not reviewed on-site during the inspection, as the operator indicated it had been provided to local emergency management agencies (EMAs). The facility subsequently provided the emergency plan to the certification representative via email on 06/08/2026. Review of the emergency plan and enrollment materials indicates that the parent letter does not include a method for facility staff to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible during an emergency situation. The parent letter also does not include a method to notify parents when an emergency has ended or provide instructions for the safe reunification of parents with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The following items were missing from the following fee agreements: Child #2: Release person(s). Child #5: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 5/19/2026. At that time, an evacuation route was not posted on the first floor of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3290.123(a) Signed
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. File for Child #1 did not contain a completed fee agreement. Fee agreement on file for Child #5 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 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
“A renewal inspection was conducted 5/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The following items were missing from the following emergency contact forms: Child #1: Signed parental consents for emergency medical care and minor first-aid procedures. Child #3: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid procedures. Child #5: Signed parental consents for emergency medical care and minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for the following children does not include the father's address or phone number: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3290.31(f)(1)(iv) Age and training
“The following staff members have not completed 12 hours of annual childcare training: Staff person #1 & Staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“There is no verification on file that the emergency plan has been sent to Lehigh County Emergency Management or to the local municipality of Allentown.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“Staff person #2 has resided in New York in the last 5 years and does not have out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for the following children have not been updated since 10/15/24: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
May 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 has completed 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. Fire drills were conducted on 8-18-23, 11-20-23, 2-5-24 and 4-22-24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“There is no signed parental consent for walking or transportation for Child #1 or Child #2. There is no signed parental consent for transportation for Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
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
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for Child #5. There is no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #4 or Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“There is no work address or work telephone number for the parent listed on the emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 or Child #5”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(5) Physician name, address, phone/Information re: disability
“There is no telephone number listed for physician for Child #4. There is no information regarding the child's special needs for Child #4 or Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“The agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5 do not specify the person designated by a parent to whom a child may be released or the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(3) Amount of fee/Services provided
“The financial agreement for Child #3 does not include the fee amount. The financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2 & Child #3 do not include the services provided to the family and child”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested 8-18-23, 9-18-24, 11-20-24, 12-18-24, 1-18=24, 2-19-24, 3-18-24, 4-22-24 and 5-20-24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3290.123(a) Signed
“Child #1 and Child 3's agreements were not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3290.107(c) No styrofoam
“Children are served meals and snacks on styrofoam plates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3290.70(c) Good repair
“The bathroom window was open and the screen was torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There was a tube of toothpaste on the bathroom counter which was within reach of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
- May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mendez Valerio Family Childcare
Is Mendez Valerio Family Childcare licensed?
Yes. Mendez Valerio Family Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mendez Valerio Family Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 24 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mendez Valerio Family Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Mendez Valerio Family Childcare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Mendez Valerio Family Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mendez Valerio Family Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 727-8945 to confirm.
How much does Mendez Valerio Family Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 727-8945 to ask.
What is Mendez Valerio Family Childcare's phone number?
(347) 727-8945.
Where is Mendez Valerio Family Childcare?
Allentown, PA 18109. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.