PLAYROOM FAMILY DAYCARE LLC

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$963/mo

Contact information

Address953 NORTH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18102

CountyLehigh

Phone(929) 393-8311

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 28, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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953 NORTH 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: 4/30/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/30/2026

    General Health and Safety (3290.18)

    Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training or pediatric first aid/cpr. Please see LIS for date of hire. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a family child care home staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff 1 will not be alone with the children until first aid training is obtained. Staff 1 will not be alone with the children until mandated reporter training is taken. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/27/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/30/2026

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

    Staff 1 did not have an NSOR on file prior to working with children. Please see LIS for date of hire. 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. Correction: Staff 1 has NSOR now. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/1/2026
  3. High risk4/30/2026

    Written plan/Posted in area used by parents (3290.111(a)/3290.111(b))

    The facility did not have a daily schedule developed or posted in a traffic area used by parents. Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. Correction: It will be created and posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk4/30/2026

    Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))

    Child 3 was missing the date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: I will obtain information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/1/2026
  5. Medium-High risk4/30/2026

    Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(3))

    Child 2 was missing physician information. Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 was missing home address. Child 4 was missing home phone number and work phone number/address. Child 5 was missing work address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: I will obtain information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/1/2026
  6. Medium-High risk4/30/2026

    Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7))

    On the emergency contact form, children 2 and 5 was missing health insurance name and policy number. Child 3 was missing the health insurance name. Children 2 and 5 were missing release persons name, address and phone 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. 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: I will obtain information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/1/2026
  7. Medium-High risk4/30/2026

    Emergency plan (3290.24(e))

    The facility did not have the full emergency plan posted at the facility. Requirement: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: It was posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
  8. Medium-High risk4/30/2026

    Emergency plan (3290.24(f))

    The facility did not have a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: I will create the letter. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/1/2026
  9. Medium-High risk4/2/2026

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

    During the allocated unannounced inspection on 4/2/2026, it was observed that the last fie drill conducted was on 1/25/2026, making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: I will do a fire drill with the kids by 4/10/2026. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/10/2026
  10. Medium-High risk4/2/2026

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

    During an allocated unannounced visit on 4/2/2026, it was observed that the last fire alarm test occurred on 2/27/2026, making it more than 30 days since the last fire alarm test. 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: Alarms were tested today. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  11. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    Has all items (3290.73(c))

    The first aid kit was missing soap. 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: Put the liquid soap in first aid kit. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/28/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

11Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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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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