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AWILDA FERNANDEZ FAMILY DAY CARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,204/mo

Contact information

Address2540 W WALNUT ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18104

CountyLehigh

Phone(484) 294-1629

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateApril 20, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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2540 W WALNUT 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
  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: 1/30/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk1/30/2026

    Comply with CPSL (3290.32(a))

    Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 10/6/20 and an updated NSOR dated 1/7/26. Staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 10/6/20 and an updated NSOR dated 1/7/26. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Correction: we requested the NSOR right away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/5/2026
  2. High risk1/30/2026

    Comply with CPSL (3290.32(a))

    Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/13/19. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a family childcare 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 #1may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: We take the training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026

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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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  • 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

$1,204/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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