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LITTLE SHEPHARD DAYCARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address905 S 12TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18103

CountyLehigh

Phone(484) 550-1414

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 29, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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905 S 12TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/24/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk11/24/2025

    Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid (3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing the amount of the fee to be charged and the date on which the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: Operator will document the amount of fee to be charged and the day in which it is to be paid. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  2. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3290.124(b)(2))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Operator will have parent document on the emergency contact form the child's physicians information. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Operator will have parents provide their work information and it will be documented on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  4. High risk11/24/2025

    Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Operator will have parents sign consent for emergency medical care. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  5. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Insurance coverage information (3290.124(b)(6))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Operator will have parents provide the child's insurance information and it will be documented on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  6. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(7))

    Child #1 is missing the address of the release person. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Operator will have parent provide the address of the release person. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  7. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(5))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Operator will have parents signed consent for minor first aid. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  8. Medium-High risk11/24/2025

    Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3290.182(6))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing signed parental consent for walking excursions. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Operator will have parents sign consent for walking excursions. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/1/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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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