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MECHY FAMILY DAY CARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address38 S JEFFERSON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18102

CountyLehigh

Phone(862) 414-6105

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 15, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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38 S JEFFERSON 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: 12/5/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/5/2025

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

    Child # 1 did not have their fee agreement and emergency contact forms reviewed in over six months from 2/26/25 to 9/8/25. 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: Fee agreement and emergency contact forms were updated for child # 1 on 9/8/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/8/2025
  2. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

    Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

    Facility did not have an emergency drill done. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Operator conducted an emergency drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/7/2025

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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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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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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: 0

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