NINA DAYCARE
ALLENTOWN, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2020 1/2 W TILGHMAN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104
CountyLehigh
Phone(347) 692-5752
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 18, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High16
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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2020 1/2 W TILGHMAN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/10/2026
- High1
- Medium-High9
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk2/10/2026
Age and training (3290.31(f))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26. At the time of inspection, staff person #1 only had 8.5 hours of annual training for the 2025 training year. Staff person #3 only had 11.5 hours of annual training for the 2025 training year. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: I will remind all staff that the 12 clock hour of child care training shall be obtain annual Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High risk2/10/2026
Emergency plan (3290.24(d))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26. At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was reviewed, and the last documented emergency drill was documented 2/9/2024. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: I will keep reminder to always documented on time and put the correct date on the emergency drill. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High risk2/10/2026
Emergency plan (3290.24(b))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26. At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was reviewed, and the last documented review and update of the plan was 5/1/2024. 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 will keep a reminder to review and updated if needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High risk2/10/2026
System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, at the time of the inspection the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and found that there were more than 30 calendar days between manual testing during the following periods: 4/18/25-5/20/25, 7/20/25-8/20/25, and 10/20/25-11/20/25. 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 will review all fire drill and detection log to make sure there are not more then 30 calendar days Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-High risk2/10/2026
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(5))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, a review of child files was conducted at that time and found that child #2 and child #3 were missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. Correction: I will ensure all children's parental consent for administration of minor first - aid are signed Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium risk2/10/2026
Adult Hygiene (3290.152)
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, during the inspection staff person #2 was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands afterward. Requirement: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Correction: I will make sure all staff wash their hands after changing a diaper Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium risk2/10/2026
Disposable diapers (3290.135(a)(3))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, at the time of inspection it was observed that soiled diapers are not being discarded into a hands-free can. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: I will purchased a hand-free disposable diapers can. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/1/2026 - Medium risk2/10/2026
Child's hands washed (3290.134(a))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, during the inspection staff person #2 was observed changing a child's diaper and did not have the child wash their hands afterward. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: I will make sure to train staff on changing the children's diaper and washing the child's hands after a diaper change. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/2/2026 - High risk2/10/2026
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, a review of child files was conducted at that time and found that child #2 and child #3 were missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. 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 ensure all children parental consent for emergency are signed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium risk2/10/2026
Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26, a review of child files was conducted at that time and found that child #1's record was missing the child's date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: I will ensure that all children's record are review and fully completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High risk2/10/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 2/10/26. At the time of inspection, staff person #2 had lived outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years (New York state) and did not have NY state sex offender registry check and the state child abuse and neglect registry or proof that these had been requested. Staff Person #2 also did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Household Member #4 has a volunteer PA State Police clearance, and their FBI clearance is not a DHS FBI clearance. Requirement: TIERED LIS: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 1. Staff #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. Facility person/household member#4 will not be present in the home while children are in care. This portion of the plan requires an immediate correction. 2. The CPSL was revised to include that facility persons, volunteers and household members who may have resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years obtain the state(s) in which they've resided, state sex offender registry check and the state child abuse and neglect registry. Staff person #2 may not return to a childcare position at the facility until these completed documents are received by the operator. Household Member #4 may not be present in the home while children are in care until the completed clearances are received. To work or reside in a certified child care facility, the only acceptable FBI clearance must be obtained pursuant to the Department of Human Services (DHS). The operator must provide a date for when 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: I will comply with the CPSL at all time. I will make sure all clearances are review for any update and changes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/27/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk4/9/2025
Age and training (3290.31(f)(4)(i))
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/7/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 did not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2024 . On 3/19/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff Person #1 did not have current pediatric first aid and CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/1/25. On 4/9/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted off site. Staff person #1 still does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2024. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: I got her a class for April 1st. I try to get her something sooner but they didn't have nothing. She couldn't attend because she had a Family emergency that day but I got her another appointment for next week Tuesday 4/15/25 Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/15/2025 - Medium-High risk3/19/2025
Age and training (3290.31(f)(4)(i))
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/7/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 did not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2024 . The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/21/25. On 3/19/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted off site. Staff person #1 still does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2024. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: I got her a class for April 1st. I try to get her something sooner but they didn't have nothing. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/1/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))
Staff Person #1's PA State Police clearance was dated 12/2/2019, PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 12/4/2019, and FBI clearance was dated 10/22/2019. Staff Person #2's PA State Police clearance was dated 12/4/2019, PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 12/4/2019, and FBI clearance was dated 10/22/2019. Household member #3's PA State Police clearance was dated 12/4/2019, PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 12/15/2019, and FBI clearance was dated 11/9/2019. Household member #4's FBI clearance was dated 11/9/2019. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained. Household Member #3 and Household Member #4 may not be present in the childcare facility until all clearances are obtained. 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. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are obtained. Household Member #3 and Household Member #4 may not be present in the childcare facility until all clearances are obtained. Correction: I will check all staff and household member's clearance yearly to keep all clearance up to date Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/21/2025 - Medium-High risk2/7/2025
General Health and Safety/Age and training (3290.18/3290.31(f)(4)(i))
Staff person 2 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/2024. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: I got her a class for April 1st. I try to get her something sooner but they didn't have nothing. She couldn't attend because she had a Family emergency that day but I got her another appointment for next week Tuesday 4/15/25 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/15/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$963/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ALLENTOWN, Lehigh County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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