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My First Steps Family Daycare
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About My First Steps Family Daycare
My First Steps Family Daycare 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (646) 726-8989 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
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State record
Inspection reports for My First Steps Family Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00257208
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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 6, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, the facility's fire drill log reflected that more than 60 days elapsed between fire drills conducted on 2/27/2026 and 4/29/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 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 from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consents for minor first-aid or emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 does not have a health assessment on file at the facility. Staff Person #1 was observed to be interacting with and caring for children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 was dated 12/28/2025, which exceeded 60 days from the child's first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from the emergency contact form of Child #4: Name of child's physician, health insurance information and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. There was no Child Service Report (CSR) on file for Child #4, who has been attending the facility for over 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, the facility's first-aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3290.133(6) Written consent
“A renewal inspection was conducted from 5/6/2026 to 5/20/2026. At that time, the facility did not have written parental consent on file for the administration of medication to Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
Dec 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file and Facility Person #2 did not have any clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3290.51 Maximum Number of Children
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, 10 children were observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, the fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drills are not being conducted every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3290.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, none of the bottles were labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During an allocated unannounced inspection, the fire detection log was reviewed. Smoke detectors are not being tested very 30 days. Smoke detectors have not been tested since 9/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3290.191 Individual Records
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 12/29/25, facility person #2 who is the cook at the family home, did not have a file”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
Jul 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 or administration of minor first aid procedures for the following children: Child #1 & Child #2”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“Staff person #1 does not have a health assessment on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3290.73(c) Has all items
“There is no soap in the first aid kit”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about My First Steps Family Daycare
Is My First Steps Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. My First Steps Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was My First Steps Family Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has My First Steps Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 My First Steps Family Daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does My First Steps Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are My First Steps Family Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (646) 726-8989 to confirm.
How much does My First Steps Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 726-8989 to ask.
What is My First Steps Family Daycare's phone number?
(646) 726-8989.
Where is My First Steps Family Daycare?
Allentown, PA 18109. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.