KARLA LOPEZ FAMILY DAY CARE

ALLENTOWN, PAFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity6
Est. price$1,047/mo

Contact information

Address2624 W EMAUS AVE, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103

CityALLENTOWN, PA 18103

CountyLehigh

Phone(484) 925-3014

Operating details

Capacity6

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 30, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2624 W EMAUS AVE, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/23/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/23/2026

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

    Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care. 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: Parents will review and sign for consent of emergency medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/7/2026
  2. Medium risk4/23/2026

    Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

    Child #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Parent will provide the child's health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/7/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/23/2026

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3290.182(5)/3290.182(6))

    Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing signed parental consent for minor first aid and walking excursions. 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. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Parents will review and sign consent for minor first aid and walking excursions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/7/2026
  4. Medium risk4/23/2026

    Age and training (3290.31(f))

    Staff person #1 has not obtained 12 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 childcare training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/7/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk4/25/2025

    Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3290.182(6))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing signed parental consent for transportation. Operator admitted that she drops both children off at school and picks them up. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Operator will have parent sign consent for transportation and will not transport the children until written consent is obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/28/2025
  2. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing child service reports. 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: Operator will complete child service reports for all children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  3. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Operator will have the parents document the work information. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  4. High risk1/27/2025

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

    Child #1 & 2 are missing signed written consent for emergency medical care. 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: I will have the parents sign consent for emergency medical care. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  5. Medium-High risk1/27/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

    Child #1 & 2 are missing updated emergency contact and agreement forms. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Operator will have parents review both forms and sign. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/3/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

12Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • 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

$1,047/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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