CHALAS DAYCARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

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

Contact information

Address2311 W ELM ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18104

CountyLehigh

Phone(347) 651-3381

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 23, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2311 W ELM 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: 11/10/2025

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  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk11/10/2025

    Emergency plan (3290.24(e))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/10/25 at that time the emergency plan was not posted or available to be reviewed. Requirement: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: have it signed on time and post it Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  2. Medium-High risk11/10/2025

    Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/10/25 at that time there was no documentation at the facility that an emergency plan had been conducted in the last 12 months. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: We had a tornado drill, during which we took shelter in the basement of the house. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/17/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/10/2025

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/10/25 at that time the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system during the periods: 7/7/25-8/7/25, 8/7/25-9/8/25, 9/8/25-10/9/25. and 10/9/25-11/20/25. 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 child care homes must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs. 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(1) -(2). Correction: I conducted a very positive drill with the children and took into account the time that had passed since we did the last one. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/12/2025
  4. Medium risk11/10/2025

    Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/10/25 at that time children's files were reviewed and both were missing the child's date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: child's date of admission added to file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/12/2025
  5. Medium-High risk11/10/2025

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

    A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/10/25 at that time a review of staff files was conducted. It was observed that staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous FBI clearance dated 10/21/20 and a National Sex Offender Registry verification dated 1/14/20. Also staff #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry verification dated 1/14/20. 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. TIERED LIS: 1.) Staff #1 and #2 must be removed from a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility. The facility must close until all clearances are received. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The operator shall develop a plan/policy to ensure compliance with the CPSL and that all clearances are updated prior to their expiration so that no staff have direct contact and routine interaction with children unless all clearances are valid. The plan must be approved by OCDEL and provider will provide a date by which this will be completed 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. Facility Person #2 and Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: 1. Remove the caregiving staff while you receive the updated documentation and ensure compliance with CPSL and Chapter 3490. All clearances were updated by 11/18/25. 2. 1/21/26 I will set an alarm on my cell phone to receive reminders two months before any document expires and I will also conduct a more thorough check every six months of all documents related to the daycare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/10/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk11/14/2024

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not obtain 12 clock hours of child care training in 2023. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Each of the staff took a 12 hour training. here we were completing the 12 hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/4/2024
  2. Medium-High risk11/14/2024

    Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

    The last emergency drill documented was conducted May 7, 2023. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: conduct a drill with the children under my care and fill out the emergency drill log with all the information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/14/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 1211/14/2024

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3290.151(a)(2))

    Staff person #1's most recent health assessment on file was conducted October 31, 2022. Requirement: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: warling Gonzalez got the physical you needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/4/2024

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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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Estimated monthly cost

$963/month

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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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