DHARIANA NUNEZ GUTIERREZ
ALLENTOWN, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address119 N ELLSWORTH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18109
CountyLehigh
Phone(484) 788-5034
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 19, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High14
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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119 N ELLSWORTH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18109, ALLENTOWN, PA 18109
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026
- High0
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/29/2026
System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 4/4/25-5/14/25, 7/7/25-8/11/25, 10/3/25-11/4/25, 11/4/25-12/12/25, 3/2/26-4/1/26 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 subsection (a) are met. Correction: Moving forward, smoke alarms will be tested at least once every 30 days and testings will be documented on the log, which is kept at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026 - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
Different times of day/Hypothetical locations (3290.94(a)(2)/3290.94(a)(4))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, facility's fire drill log was reviewed. Facility's fire drills all take place at 1:30PM and the hypothetical location is always in the living room. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable. The hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Correction: Moving forward, fire drills will be conducted at different times of day or night, and the hypothetical locations of the fire will be rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026 - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
Within 60 days/Immunization record (3290.131(a)/3290.131(e))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, files of enrolled children were reviewed. File for Child #2 did not include an initial health assessment or written verification of immunizations. Child #2 has been attending the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/20/2026 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Child #2 will be dismissed from care by close of business 5/20/2026 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/20/2026 - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
Written emergency plan posted (3290.124(d))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, emergency transportation plan was not posted in the facility. Requirement: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. Correction: Emergency transportation plan will be posted in the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026 - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
General Health and Safety (3290.18)
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, facility's emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Correction: Continuity of operations will be added to the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/12/2026 - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
General Health and Safety (3290.18)
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was reviewed. Policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Announcement C-22-03: Updates to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements states To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction: A section addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment will be added to the policy. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/29/2026
Comply with CPSL (3290.32(a))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, staff and household members files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #1 did not contained a signed, dated, and witnessed disclosure statement. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. until a completed disclosure statement is on file at the facility. Correction: A signed, dated, and witnessed disclosure statement is in the file of Staff Person #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/29/2026
Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times (3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(4))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, files of enrolled children were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Child #2: Fee amount. Arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Missing information will be added to fee agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026 - Medium-High risk4/29/2026
Child's name, birth date (3290.124(b)(1))
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/29/2026-6/5/2026. At that time, files of enrolled children were reviewed. Emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include the birth date of the child. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. Correction: Birth date was added to the emergency contact form of Child #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/5/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk4/16/2025
General Health and Safety/Emergency plan (3290.18/3290.24(g))
The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations. The updated emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: The facility emergency plan will address continuity of operations. The updated emergency plan will be sent to Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency and the local municipality of Allentown. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/30/2025 - Medium-High risk4/16/2025
Requirements (3290.74(a))
The floor at the top of the stairs is damaged, resulting in a tripping hazard. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: A threshold will be installed over the damaged flooring. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/30/2025 - Medium-High risk4/16/2025
System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))
Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. The smoke detectors were most recently tested on 4/4/25. 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: Smoke detectors were tested on 5/16/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/14/2025 - Medium-High risk4/16/2025
Emergency plan (3290.24(d))
The most recent emergency drill was conducted on 11/21/23. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: An emergency drill will be conducted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/14/2025 - Medium risk4/16/2025
Age and training (3290.31(f))
Staff person #1 has 6 hours of annual childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #1 will complete 6 hours of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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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