Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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My Nanas Child Care 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 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| 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 |
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State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
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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3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Pack and plays were not labeled with children names.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Child 1, who is a preschool age child, did not have an updated health assessment on file. The health assessment was last updated on 5/8/2024. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 1 and 2 did not have an updated children service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and dates of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 5/20/2026, it was observed that the smoke detector on the third floor was not interconnected with the other smoke detectors. It was also observed that the last fire alarm test was May 9th, 2025 making it more than 30 days since the last fire alarm test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g) Age and training/Age and training
“During the annual renewal inspection on 5/20/2026, staff person 1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/19/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training through an approved PQAS trainer and curriculum is not on file. Staff person 1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. The organization was the National CPR foundation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“During the renewal inspection on 5/20/2026, staff 1's cat did not have updated rabies vaccines on file. The rabies vaccine on file was from 2024 and the paperwork stated that it would expire in 1 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 2 did not have health insurance information documented on the emergency form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 5/20/2026, it was observed that the last fire drill was documented on May 9th, 2025 making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill. Staff 1 states that she lost the documentation that had the updated fire drills on them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the kitchen, toxics were accessible to children in cabinets that were unlocked. Toxics included various cleaners. The kitchen is accessible to the children when accessing the bathroom used by the daycare.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3290.31(f) Age and training
“Staff 1 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training on file. Staff 1 only had 7.5 hours on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child 1 had a completed child service report, but it was not reviewed with the parent. There was no documentation that it was reviewed with the parent and the parent signature was not on the report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“Staff 1 had three dogs present. 1 dog, named Mama, did not have a rabies vaccine on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were two pack n' plays in the childcare space. Neither one was labeled with a child's name. As per provider, one child will occasionally use one.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3290.74(a) Requirements
“As per provider, she would take the children outside in the backyard for the children to get air sometimes. The backyard had broken wooden boards from the wooden fence throughout the yard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3290.24(b)/3290.24(d) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The last update to the emergency plan that was on file was from March 15th, 2020. There was no emergency plan drill on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“Child 1, who is preschool age, did not have an updated health assessment on file. The last health report on file was dated 3/21/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the attic or basement of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 5/23/3034, it was observed that the facility did not have alarms tested within 30 days. Per facility, the alarms were tested within 30 days but they were not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have electronic access to the regulations available to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“In the emergency plan, the facility did not have a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Child 1 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Parent's work address and work phone number. Child #2: Parent's work address and work phone number. Father's phone number. Child #5: Parent's work address and work phone number. Father's information (address, phone number, work address and work telephone number). Release person(s) address(es). An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/3/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/13/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Parent's work address and work phone number. Child #2: Parent's work address and work phone number. Father's phone number. Child #5: Release person(s) address(es).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Signed by parent. Child #2: Date of admission. Signed by parent. Child #3: Date of admission. Child #4: Date of admission. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/3/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/13/2023, all dates of admission were added to children's fee agreements. The following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Signed by parent. Child #2: Signed by parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, smoke alarms were tested more than 30 days the following instances: 10/14/2022-11/23/2022. Per the log, fire detection systems were last tested on 3/13/2023. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 5/10/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/13/2023, fire detection systems were last tested on 5/10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
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
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #2: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #3: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #4: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #5: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #6: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 5/12/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/13/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #2: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid. Child #2: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/3/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/13/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid. Child #2: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and phone number of physician/medical care. Health insurance policy number. Child #2: Phone number of physician/medical care. Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #4: Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child#5: Health insurance coverage and policy number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 6/3/2023. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/13/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and phone number of physician/medical care. Health insurance policy number. Child #2: Phone number of physician/medical care. Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and phone number of physician/medical care. Health insurance policy number. Child #2: Phone number of physician/medical care. Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #4: Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child#5: Health insurance coverage and policy number.”
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Parent's work address and work phone number. Child #2: Parent's work address and work phone number. Father's phone number. Child #5: Parent's work address and work phone number. Father's information (address, phone number, work address and work telephone number). Release person(s) address(es).”
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, there is no flu shot on file for Child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
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
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #2: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #3: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #4: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #5: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff. Child #6: Consent for emergency medical care. Consent for first-aid by facility staff.”
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #6 were last updated on 9/11/2022, which is past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, operator admitted that she did not send the emergency plan to the local municipality (Allentown).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, facility did not have annual emergency drill on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, smoke alarms were tested more than 30 days the following instances: 10/14/2022-11/23/2022. Per the log, fire detection systems were last tested on 3/13/2023.”
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, dog's (Falcor) last rabies vaccine expired on 2/14/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Signed by parent. Child #2: Date of admission. Signed by parent. Child #3: Date of admission. Child #4: Date of admission.”
3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2023, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid. Child #2: Fee amount. Date fee is to be paid.”
3290.22(c) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On unannounced monitoring conducted 6/16/2022, renewal inspection summary was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility reported that they have not conducted an annual emergency drill. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/10/2022 with a correction date of 5/20/2022. On unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/16/2022, emergency drill was still not conducted or documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, certification representative observed children using unlabeled pack-n-plays. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/10/2022 with a correction date of 5/10/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 6/16/2022, rep observed children using unlabeled pack-n-plays and cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, records for Staff #1 and Household Member #2 did not contain signed disclosure statements. Staff #1 FBI Clearance is dated 5/8/2017 and is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, records for Staff #1 and Household Member #2 did not contain signed disclosure statements. Staff #1 FBI Clearance is dated 5/8/2017 and is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility did not develop policy/procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On renewal inspection conducted on 5/10/2022, emergency contact information and financial agreement for Child #1 were last updated on 9/6/2021, which is past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.181(a) Each child
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility did not have individual files for Child #2, Child #3, or Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3290.181(a) Each child
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility did not have individual files for Child #2, Child #3, or Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.135(a)(3)/3290.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, operator reported using a cloth diapering mat for children who wear diapers. Mat is unable to be sanitized. Facility's hands-free garbage can used for diapering is broken.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) Within 60 days/Immunization record
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, there was not an initial health report or immunization record on file for Child #2, Child #3, or Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, Emergency contact information for Child #1 was missing enrolling parent's work address and phone number and release person(s) address(es).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, fee agreement for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, certification representative observed children using unlabeled pack-n-plays.”
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility reported that they have not conducted an annual emergency drill.”
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, facility's fire detection documentation log reflected that smoke detectors were tested on 2/17/2022 and again on 3/25/2022, which is past 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“On renewal inspection conducted 5/10/2022, first-aid kit was missing soap and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Child #1 (DOB 1/30/2021) and Child #2 (DOB 8/21/2016) did not have a health assessments on file. Children began care in July 2021. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate. An acceptable plan was received from the provider during verification on 4/1/2022. Child #1 has a current health assessment on file. Child #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During an unannounced monitoring, provider acknowledged that she has not been testing her smoke detector every 30 days and documenting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3290.18/3290.31(g)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Staff #1 did not have a valid pediatric first aid / CPR certification. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Staff #1 did not have a current physical on file. The staff had proof of a doctor appointment scheduled and will provide documentation after the appointment. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that fire drills are not being held/documented. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Child #1 (DOB 1/30/2021) and Child #2 (DOB 8/21/2016) did not have a health assessments on file. Children began care in July 2021. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that there was not an emergency contact form on file for Child #2. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During an unannounced monitoring, provider acknowledged that she has not been testing her smoke detector every 30 days and documenting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3290.18/3290.31(g)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Staff #1 did not have a valid pediatric first aid / CPR certification. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3290.151(a) Within 3 months, then 12 months
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Staff #1 did not have a current physical on file. The staff had proof of a doctor appointment scheduled and will provide documentation after the appointment. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that fire drills are not being held/documented. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that Child #1 (DOB 1/30/2021) and Child #2 (DOB 8/21/2016) did not have a health assessments on file. Children began care in July 2021. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During inspection completed by Allentown Bureau of Health on 2/7/2021, it was found that there was not an emergency contact form on file for Child #2. The operator acknowledged that the violation is accurate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
625 Chew St, Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. My Nanas Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (917) 702-6601 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 702-6601 to ask.
(917) 702-6601.
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.