NUNEZ FAMILY DAY CARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$963/mo

Contact information

Address1437 W UNION ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18102

CountyLehigh

Phone(484) 957-9233

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 19, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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1437 W UNION ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/27/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk5/27/2026

    General Health and Safety/High Chairs (3290.18/3290.104)

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, it was observed that the highchairs did have a t-strap. However, the t-strap was not in use at the time the children were in the highchairs. There were two children in highchairs where the t-strap was not being utilized. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. Correction: Belt was buckled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  2. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, staff 1 did not have updated clearances on file. The state police clearance expired 1/20/2026. The FBI clearance expired 1/26/2026. The child abuse clearance expired 1/25/2026. The NSOR clearance expired 4/5/2026. As a result, they were not updated within the last 60 months. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all clearances are obtained. Correction: Staff 1 will not be in childcare area until clearances are obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  3. Medium risk5/27/2026

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, it was observed that staff 2 did not have 12 hours of annual training. Staff 2 had 4.5 hours of annual training on file. Please see LIS for DOH. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Will obtain 7.5 hours of annual training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/3/2026
  4. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

    Emergency plan/Training regarding plan (3290.24(b)/3290.24(c))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, it was observed that the emergency plan was last updated on 1/4/2025 making it more than one year since the last renewal inspection. Staff 2 did not have emergency plan training on file. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. Correction: Emergency plan was reviewed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  5. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

    Evacuation routes posted (3290.94(a)(5))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, the fourth floor of the facility did not have an evacuation map. Requirement: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction: Will post evacuation route. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  6. Medium risk5/27/2026

    Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned (3290.134(a)/3290.135(b))

    Staff 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering or clean the diapering surface with a sanitizing solution. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Correction: Facility ended up washing children's hands and cleaning diapering pad. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  7. Medium risk5/27/2026

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3290.131(d)(7))

    Child 1's health assessment did not have a statement on file saying that child 1 is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Child 1 is currently suspended. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/10/2026
  8. Medium risk5/27/2026

    Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))

    Child 1 did not have a date of admission on file. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: Date of admission was documented. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  9. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

    Vet's certificate required (3290.117(c))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, the rabies vaccine for the family dog expired 10/20/2025. Requirement: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. Correction: Will obtain updated rabies vaccine. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2026
  10. Medium-Low risk5/27/2026

    Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, the pack and play was not labeled with a specific child's name. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: Pack and play was labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  11. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

    Has all items (3290.73(c))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/27/2026, the first aid kit was missing medical tape. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Medical tape will be obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  12. Medium risk4/16/2026

    Each child (3290.181(a))

    Children #1-#3 did not have a file on site during the inspection on 4/16/2026. Requirement: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. Correction: Children 1-3 obtained files. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/27/2026
  13. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

    During an inspection on 4/16/2026, it was found that household member #1 did not have any clearances on file. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Household member #1 may not be in the childcare area of the facility until all clearances are obtained. A household members record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Clearances were obtained. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/16/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk5/12/2025

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    Staff 1 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Will obtain updated 12 hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/13/2025
  2. Medium-High risk5/12/2025

    System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

    During the renewal inspection on 5/12/2025, it was observed that the facility had operable smoke detectors in the basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor. However, the smoke detectors were not interconnected. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: Will obtain interconnected smoke detectors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  3. Medium-High risk5/12/2025

    Immunization record (3290.131(e))

    During the renewal inspection, it was observed that child 1 did not have updated immunizations on file. It was observed that three DTaP shots were on file. According to the ACIP, four DTaP shots should be on file for child 1's age. Please see LIS for date of birth and date of admission. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Child 1 will not be in care until immunizations are updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/12/2025
  4. Medium-Low risk5/12/2025

    Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

    As per provider, the pack n' play in the childcare area is utilized by a child to sleep. The pack n' play was not labeled with a child's name. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: The pack n' play was labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/12/2025
  5. Medium risk5/12/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3290.75(a))

    There was peeling paint on the upstairs bathroom cabinet. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Peeling paint will be fixed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/12/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/1/2024

    Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3290.64(a))

    Toxics were observed to be accessible to children in the upstairs bathroom which is utilized by children. Cleaning materials were observed to be accessible under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. Perfume and hair supplies were also accessible to children on a stand next to the toilet. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: Toxics will be locked up. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/1/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
13Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$963/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: ALLENTOWN, Lehigh County
  • Capacity: 6
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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