RIVERA CHILD CARE CORP

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$963/mo

Contact information

Address324 N 9TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18102

CountyLehigh

Phone(610) 483-7909

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 3, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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324 N 9TH 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: 9/3/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk9/3/2025

    Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

    On 8/6/2025, Children 1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file. During a verification visit on 9/3/2025, it was observed that children 1 and 2 still did not have a health assessment on file. Please see LIS for dates 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. Correction: Children 1 and 2 will obtain an updated health assessment. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  2. Medium risk8/6/2025

    Heat Source (3290.69)

    The stove was in use during inspection. The stove was accessible to the children in care and did not have a stove guard. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: Stove guard was put up with certification representative present. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/6/2025
  3. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

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

    Staff 1's NSOR clearance would have needed to be updated by 12/2/2024. Staff 1 did not update the NSOR clearance until 4/9/2025. Please see LIS for date of hire. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). ance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Correction: Updated NSOR already. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/6/2025
  4. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

    Child 3 did not have a completed child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and date of birth. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). Correction: I will complete a new child service report. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/8/2025
  5. Medium risk8/6/2025

    Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

    Children 1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file. Please see LIS for dates 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. Correction: Children will obtain updated health assessments. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/1/2025
  6. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.181(c))

    Children 1 and 2 did not have updated emergency forms and fee agreements. The emergency form and fee agreement were last updated for child 1 on 5/21/2024. The emergency form and fee agreement for child 2 did not have a date on them. Please see LIS for dates of admission. Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Will update emergency form and fee agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/8/2025
  7. Medium risk8/6/2025

    Name, address, and phone (3290.192(1))

    Staff 2 did not have an updated address in his file. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. Correction: Will obtain updated copy to put in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/6/2025
  8. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    Every 60 days (3290.94(a)(1))

    The last fire drill conducted was on 4/23/2025 making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill. Requirement: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: I will conduct a new fire drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/8/2025
  9. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

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

    The facility did not have an evacuation route on the first floor. Requirement: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction: I will post evacuation route on 1st floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/6/2025
  10. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

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

    The last alarm test was conducted on 4/21/2025. The facility did not have a receipt or attestation on file for the fire alarm system. 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: Test was conducted with certification representative present. I will fill out attestation form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/8/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$963/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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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