MORNING DAY CARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$963/mo

Contact information

Address1225 N 30TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18104

CountyLehigh

Phone(917) 363-9728

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 3, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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1225 N 30TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

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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
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/30/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

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

    An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/30/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was requested and the operator said that she did not have one. 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. Family childcare homes shall manually test the smoke alarms at least once every thirty days and maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs. Correction: On 04/01/2026, all smoke detectors were tested and a written log was created. The results of the test were documented and are now kept on file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  2. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

    Written record (3290.94(a)(9))

    An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/30/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was requested and the operator said that she did not have one. Requirement: A written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: a fire drill log was created and a fire drill was conducted . all required information was documented and is now kept on file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  3. Medium-High risk3/30/2026

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

    An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/30/26, at the time of the inspection cleaning and health and beauty products labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children under the bathroom sink and in cabinet drawers. 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: all cleaning products and toxic materials were immediately removed from areas accessibles to children and placed in a locked cabinet. allitems area stored in their original labeled containers. the bathroom sink area and drawers are no longer used to store hazardous material accessible to children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk1/16/2026

    Arrival/departure times (3290.123(a)(4))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 's agreements were all missing the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: the operatoer updated the child #1 child #3 child #4to incluide the childs arrival and departure times. the updated agreements were placed in each child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  5. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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: The operator obtaiend signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures for child #1 child #3 child #4. the signed consent forms were placed in each childs file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  6. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1 and Child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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: The operator reviewed and updated the emergency contact information for child #1 to incluide health insurance coverage and policy number or medical Assistance information, as applicable. the updated record werte place in each child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  7. High risk1/16/2026

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. 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: THE operator obtained signed parental consent for emergency medical care for child #1 child #3 and child #4 the signed consent forms were placed in each child"s file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  8. Medium-High risk1/16/2026

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1 and Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The operator reviewed the emergency contact information for child #1 and updated the records to incluide the name , adrdress, and tlephone number of the childs physician or souce of medical care. the updated information was place in each child s file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  9. Medium-Low risk1/16/2026

    Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 's agreements were all missing the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The operator updated the child care agreements for child #1 child #3 child #4 to include the child admission date.the corrected agreements were placed in each child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  10. Medium-Low risk1/16/2026

    Designated release persons (3290.123(a)(5))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 's agreements were all missing the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The operator updated the child care agreements for child #1 child #3 child #4 to incluide to the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  11. Medium risk1/16/2026

    Date fee to be paid (3290.123(a)(2))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 's agreements were all missing the date on which fees are to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: the operator uptaded the child care agreements for child #1child #3 child #4 to specify the date on which fees are due. the corrected agreements were placer in each childs file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  12. Medium-Low risk1/16/2026

    Amount of fee (3290.123(a)(1))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 's agreements were all missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The operator update the child care agreeements for child #1 child #3 child #4, incluide the amount of the fee charged per day or per week. the updated agreements were place in each child file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026
  13. Medium-Low risk1/16/2026

    Signed (3290.123(a))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 1/16/26, at that time a review of child files was conducted, and it was observed that Child #3 and Child #4 were missing the operator's signature on their agreements. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The child #2 is no longer in the MORNING DAYCARE AS of 01/19/2026 the operator reviewed child #3 and child #4 child care agreements and obtained the operator signature on both agreements. the comnpletes agrements were place in each childs fille. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/20/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    General Health and Safety (3290.18)

    An initial inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/29/25, at that time the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. To maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan. Continuity of operations planning includes, 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: Emergency Plan updated to include Continuity of Operations (records backup, financial management). Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/1/2025
  2. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

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

    An initial inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/29/25, at that time the smoke alarms in the facility 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 subsection (a) are met. The smoke alarms in family child care homes must be interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms. Correction: New interconnected smoke alarm system installed using approved devices. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

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

    An initial inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/29/25, at that time evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Requirement: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction: Evacuation routes were printed and posted in a visible location on each floor of the facility. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/29/2025

    Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test (3290.151(a)/3290.192(2))

    An initial inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/29/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that Staff Person #1 did not have a health assessment on file. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: person completed a health assessment including TB test and documentation placed in file. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  5. Medium risk9/29/2025

    Disposable diapers (3290.135(a)(3))

    An initial inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/29/25, at that time there was not a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can to dispose of soiled diapers. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: Purchased and installed a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can for diaper disposal. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  6. High risk9/29/2025

    Emergency Numbers Posted (3290.72)

    An initial inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/29/25, at that time emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the facility. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: Posted emergency telephone numbers (hospital, police, fire, ambulance, poison control) by each phone. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/2/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

19Total Violations
3Recent 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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