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Mercedes Childcare
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About Mercedes Childcare
Mercedes Childcare is a group home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (939) 247-5962 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Mercedes Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00253632
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 2, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, an evacuation route was not posted in the living space of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, the facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. The log indicated that smoke detectors were tested on 12/3/2025 and again on 1/7/2026, which exceeds the required 30-day testing interval.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3280.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, staff reported that the facility did not have a written statement from the parent specifying the formula and feeding schedule for an infant enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The health assessment dated 1/19/2026 on file for Child #4 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. A sample of children's files was reviewed. The emergency contact forms on file for Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following required items were missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid. Child #4: Fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following required items were missing from children's fee agreements: Child #3: Release person(s). Child #4: Date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The fee agreement on file for Child #2 was last reviewed and updated on 10/2/2024, which exceeds the required six-month review period. The last signed six-month update on file for Child #3 is dated 4/24/2025, which also exceeds the required six-month review period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of child care experience or education prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, the facility's fire drill log was reviewed. The facility failed to conduct fire drills at least every 60 days. Fire drills exceeded 60 days between the following dates: 5/7/2025--7/8/2025, 7/8/2025--9/8/2025, and 11/7/2025--1/7/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3280.52(b) Similar age levels
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed alone caring for five children, including an infant, during naptime while Staff Person #3 was upstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 had mandated reporter training certificates on file dated 6/19/2020 and 1/27/2026. Mandated reporter training was not updated within the required 60-month timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contained certificates dated 6/20/2024 identifying the course as HSI Adult First Aid. The modules listed in the letter above the certificate referenced "HSI Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED." The certification representative scanned the QR code on the certificates in the files and observed that the program listed was HSI Adult First Aid/CPR AED -- All Ages. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training on or before the expiration of their previous certification, which expired in 8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 completed 9 hours of childcare training for training year 12/31/2024-12/31/2025 Staff Person #3 completed 4 hours of childcare training for training year 3/31/2024-3/31/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3280.172(a) Written parental consent
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, emergency contact forms maintained in the vehicle used to transport children were reviewed. Several forms did not contain signed parental consent for transportation by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, two unlabeled bottles were observed. Staff reported that the bottles belonged to an infant enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, the child safety lock on the cabinet located under the bathroom sink used by children was unlocked. The cabinet contained Scrubbing Bubbles, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children," and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. There is no Child Service Report (CSR) on file for Child #2. Operator reports that it was completed; however, the parent took it and has not returned it yet. Last CSR on file for Child #4 is dated 3/20/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Feb 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3280.35(3)/3280.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“There is no verification of education on file for Staff person #1 or Staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility emergency plan does not include the specific method facility persons will use to contact parents to let them know an emergency has occurred. The facility emergency plan does not include the specific method facility persons will use to contact parents to inform them that the emergency has ended and to make arrangements to safely reunify with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's FBI clearance was updated late. The prior FBI clearance was dated 11/15/2018 and was not updated until 12/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills were conducted and documented 5/2/22 and then not again until 1/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person #1has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/5/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was completed 1/16/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.191 Individual Records
“On 12/6/22, Staff Person #1 was observed working in a child care position at the facility and did not have an individual record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 was working in a childcare position on 12/6/22 and did not have any completed clearances and did not provide any proof that she had submitted the documents to begin the process of obtaining clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
- May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mercedes Childcare
Is Mercedes Childcare licensed?
Yes. Mercedes Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mercedes Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mercedes Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Mercedes Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Mercedes Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mercedes Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (939) 247-5962 to confirm.
How much does Mercedes Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (939) 247-5962 to ask.
What is Mercedes Childcare's phone number?
(939) 247-5962.
Where is Mercedes Childcare?
Allentown, PA 18109. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.