Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers/Chase ELC
540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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Sonias Little Angels is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. 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 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
Sonias Little Angels has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 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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3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, the smoke detector on the third floor was not interconnected with the basement, first floor or second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 3/9/2026, there was a cot list posted with the children's names. However, the cots were not labeled with numbers or children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the upstairs bathroom, which is used by children, the cabinet under the sink had a broken lock on it. In the cabinet, there were toxics accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“There was not an evacuation route in the basement of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3290.106 Refrigerator
“The basement refrigerator did not have a thermometer. As per provider, the basement refrigerator is used for childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility had an outdated certificate of compliance posted during the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026. The certificate of compliance that was posted, expired on 6/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“According to staff 1, the upstairs bathroom is utilized at times by daycare children. The upstairs bathroom had toxics, such as cleaning supplies, accessible to the children. The toxics were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“According to staff 1 and 2, the basement bathroom is the main bathroom utilized by daycare children. In the basement, the exit that leads to the outside is obstructed by various objects, making it difficult to utilize the exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, facility's fire drill log does not list names of facility persons who participated in the drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/3/2023-4/6/2023, 4/6/2023-5/18/2023, 8/14/2023-9/14/2023, 10/13/2023-11/13/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, immunization record for child #1 reflects that child #1 received 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. Last dose was administered 3/23/2023. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, facility person #1 was last trained in emergency plan on 2/22/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, fee agreement for child #2 did not include release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/12/2024, facility's interconnected smoke alarms were not OSHA-approved.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 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
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/22/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: consent for minor first-aid. Child #2: consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid. Child #3: consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid. Child #5: consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/22/2023, last health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 8/19/2022. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/22/2023, Child #2 received 3 of 4 doses of HIB and Polio vaccines. No record of Hep A vaccine. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet). There is no exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/22/2023, emergency contact forms and fee agreements have not been reviewed/updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: last updated 7/6/2022. Child #2: last updated 7/11/2022. Child #3: last updated 7/11/2022. Child #4: last updated 7/6/2022. Child #5: last updated 7/6/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring conducted on 12/19/2022, 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: Dec 20, 2022
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“On renewal inspection completed on 3/17/2022, Staff #1 received Adult, Child First-aid and CPR in online format only from a curriculum not approved by the Department.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2022
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“On renewal inspection conducted 3/17/2022, fire drill log reflected that fire drill was conducted 10/16/2021 and next documented drill was 1/22/2022. Operator reports that a fire drill was conducted in December 2021; however, was not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On renewal inspection conducted 3/17/2022, fire detection testing log indicated that systems were tested on 11/16/2021 and not again until 1/22/2022, which is past 30 days. Operator reports that fire detection systems were tested in December 2021, but were not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
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540 Chew St, Allentown, PA
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
Allentown, PA 18102 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Sonias Little Angels 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 March 5, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 776-4087 to ask.
(610) 776-4087.
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.