J AND S FAMILY DAYCARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$963/mo

Contact information

Address388 W TILGHMAN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18102

CountyLehigh

Phone(484) 929-5573

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 29, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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388 W TILGHMAN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

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  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: 2/12/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk2/12/2026

    General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair (3290.18/3290.102(a))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the two couches in the childcare area had multiple tears. In the upstairs bathroom that is utilized by children, there was a standup mirror that could easily be tipped over. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: I removed mirror. I will obtain couch covers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  2. Medium risk2/12/2026

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the staff 1 needs 7.5 hours of annual childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: I will complete 12 hours of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/26/2026
  3. Medium-High risk2/12/2026

    Emergency plan (3290.24(d))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last emergency drill was conducted on 2/8/2025 making it more than one year since the last update. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: I will do an emergency drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  4. Medium-High risk2/12/2026

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

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented alarm test was on 1/17/2026 making it more than 30 days since the last 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: I will conduct a new fire drill with the kids and document alarm test that occurred today. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  5. Medium-High risk2/12/2026

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

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented fire drill occurred on 12/18/2025, making it more than 60 days since the last drill. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: I will conduct a new fire drill with the kids and document alarm test that occurred today. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  6. Medium-Low risk2/12/2026

    Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))

    Child 1 was missing a date of admission from his file. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: I documented the date of admission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/26/2026
  7. Medium-High risk2/12/2026

    Vet's certificate required (3290.117(c))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, that was observed to be a cat at the facility. As per staff 1, they were watching the cat for a friend and did not have the veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization on file. Requirement: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. Correction: I will obtain cat's rabies shots before she leaves. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  8. Medium risk2/12/2026

    Above-ground pool inaccessible (3290.115(a)(2))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, an above ground swimming pool was observed to be in the backyard. The pool was filled with water. The pool measured at 33 inches high. It was not in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requirement: An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction: I will take pool down. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/10/2026
  9. Medium-Low risk2/12/2026

    Posted in area used by parents (3290.111(b))

    The daily schedule was not posted in a traffic area used by parents. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. Correction: I will check to see if I can find current one. If not, I will create a new one. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  10. Medium-Low risk2/12/2026

    Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

    During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, the pack and play was not labeled. As per staff 1, it is utilized by a child. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: I will label the pack and play. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/26/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk3/18/2025

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    ·Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/19/2025 an annual inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual training. 4.5 hours of annual training was observed to be on file. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/28/2025. On 3/18/2025, staff 1 continued to not have 12 hours of training. This is evidenced by staff 1 not sending DHS the necessary trainings and admitting to not completing the trainings. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: I will obtain 7.5 hours of training. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/25/2025
  2. Medium-High risk2/19/2025

    Immunization record (3290.131(e))

    Child 2 did not have updated immunizations on file. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Child 2 will not be in care until immunizations are updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  3. Medium risk2/19/2025

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that staff 1 only had 4.5 hours of annual training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: I will obtain 7.5 hours of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  4. Medium-High risk2/19/2025

    Emergency plan (3290.24(b))

    During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan was last updated on 12/11/2023 making it more than one year since the last update. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: I updated the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  5. Medium-High risk2/19/2025

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

    During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the first-floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the 2nd floor and attic. All smoke detectors were operational. 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 § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: I interconnected smoke detectors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  6. High risk2/19/2025

    Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(3)/3290.182(5))

    Child 1 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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: I will obtain permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  7. Medium-High risk2/19/2025

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

    During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, children 2, 3 and 4 had outdated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. All emergency contact forms and fee agreements were last updated 2/19/2024, making it more than 6 months since the last update. 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: Will update emergency contact forms and fee agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  8. Medium-High risk2/19/2025

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

    Child 1 and 3 did not have health insurance information documented. 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: I will obtain health information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  9. Medium-High risk2/19/2025

    Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

    Children 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement. Children 2 and 3 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). Correction: I will fill out child services section. I will fill out child service report and review with parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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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: 0

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