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Monica Cruz
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About Monica Cruz
Monica Cruz is a home daycare in Bethlehem, 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 28 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
Hours not listed. Call (610) 694-0552 to confirm.
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
Monica Cruz has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Monica Cruz
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00254196
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Safety and hazards 7
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 6, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and telephone number of the children's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include whether the child has any special needs as specified by the child's parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement for Child #2 had not been reviewed by the parent since 4/7/25, more than six months prior. The emergency contact information for Child #3 had not been reviewed by the parent since 2/3/25, more than six months prior. The fee agreement for Child #3 had not been reviewed by the parent since 2/5/24, more than six months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The dates of the fire drill were 2/12/25, 4/16/25, 6/18/25, 8/20/25, 10/15/25, 12/3/25. Fire drills were not conducted within 60 days four times in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the thirty-day testing log of the smoke detectors was reviewed. The dates of the fire drill were 1/16/25, 2/13/25, 3/20/25, 4/17/25, 5/15/25, 6/19/25, 7/17/25, 8/21/25, 9/18/25, 10/16/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25, 1/2/26, 2/2/26. The smoke detectors were not tested at least every 30 days five times in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the designated release person. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the address of the designated release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.31(g) Age and training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the operator provided multiple emergency plans for review. The most recent emergency plan was dated 4/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the letter provided to parents explaining the emergency procedures could not be located for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are the only staff at the family child care home.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 does not have a current NSOR certificate on file. The NSOR certificate on file is dated 9/4/2020. The PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance for Staff Person #1 were not updated within 60 months. The dates of the clearances for Staff Person #1 were PA Child Abuse Clearance 4/23/20 and 1/16/26, FBI Clearance 3/7/2020 and 1/16/26. Staff Person #2 does not have a current NSOR certificate on file. The NSOR certificate on file is dated 9/4/2020. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #2 was not updated within 60 months. The dates of the FBI Clearance for Staff Person #2 were 3/10/20 and 1/16/26. Household Member #3 does not have a current NSOR certificate on file. The NSOR certificate on file is dated 9/8/2020. The FBI Clearance for Household Member #3 was not updated within 60 months. The dates of the FBI Clearance for Household Member #3 were 3/7/20 and 1/27/26. Household Member #4 does not have a current NSOR certificate on file. The NSOR certificate on file is dated 9/8/2020. The FBI Clearance for Household Member #4 was not updated within 60 months. The dates of the FBI Clearance for Household Member #4 were 3/9/20 and 1/26/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the first aid kit did not contain gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, Child #4 was observed placing a bottle cap in their mouth. The bottle caps were being used by the preschool children as a fine motor activity at the onset of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include who should be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/6/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the name, address, or telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Feb 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/10/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/21/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. Child #1, a young toddler, does not have an upated health report completed within the past 6 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented health report on file being dated 4/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/21/25. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drills had not been conducted every 60 days. This is evidenced by the documented fire drill log showing fire drill logs conducted on the following dates: 6/19/24, 9/20/24, 11/19/24, 1/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/21/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the smoke detectors was reviewed. The smoke detectors had not been tested every 30 days. This is evidenced by the documented log showing testing of the smoke detectors completed on the following dates: 6/20/24, 7/22/24, 8/21/24, 9/23/24, 10/21/24, 11/20/24, 12/23/24, 1/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Jun 24, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence gates to the yard where the child were observed playing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/24/24. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the enrolling parent: Child #1 and Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. At that time, the facility did not have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the address of the child's physician: Child #1 and Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. At that time, none of the staff or household members had a signed disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3290.69 Heat Source
“A renewal inspection was conducted 6/24/24. At that time, the doorway to the kitchen was not equipped with the baby gate that would prevent the children access to the stove.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/24/24. At that time, information on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the regional child care office had not been provided to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
Jun 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 2022 Revised: 10-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
Jun 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Facility did not conduct a emergency drill in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child # 2 & child # 3 have not had a child service report completed and have both attended the facility over 6 months and are not school aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2022
3290.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child # 1,3 & 4 do not have dates of admission listed anywhere in their child's file's.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 2 did not have their fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 3/17/21 to 6/2/22. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 5/7/21 to 6/2/22. Child # 4 did not have their fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 5/4/21 to 6/8/22”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 1 does not have health insurance coverage or a policy number on file. Child # 2 does not have the policy number on file for their health insurance listed. Child # 4 does not have the policy number on file for their health insurance listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Fire alarm testing was not conducted within 30 days from 2/28/22 to 3/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Monica Cruz
Is Monica Cruz licensed?
Yes. Monica Cruz is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Monica Cruz last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Monica Cruz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Monica Cruz care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Monica Cruz accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Monica Cruz's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 694-0552 to confirm.
How much does Monica Cruz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 694-0552 to ask.
What is Monica Cruz's phone number?
(610) 694-0552.
Where is Monica Cruz?
Bethlehem, PA 18018. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.