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Canela Family Daycare

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
1/2 W Washington St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (484) 773-9579
1/2 W Washington St
Allentown, PA 18102
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00248742
License Issued
Mar 27, 2026
Active Through
Mar 27, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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Canela Family Daycare is a Family Child Care in Allentown PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Children 1,2,3,4 and 5 had outdated child service reports. Child 1's child service report was last updated 4/22/2025. Child 2's child service report was last updated 9/21/2024. Child 3's child service report was last updated 1/29/2024. Child 4's child service report was last updated 2/27/2024. Child 5's child service report was last updated 10/22/2024. Please see LIS for dates of admission and dates of birth.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain updated child service reports.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child 5 did not have physician information or source of medical care documented on the emergency contact form. Please see LIS for date of admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain physician information.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Children 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 had outdated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. Please see LIS for dates of admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will update forms.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Child 5 did not have a health assessment on file. Please see LIS for date of admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain health assessment.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child 5 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid on file. Please see LIS for date of admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain permission for minor first aid and emergency medical care.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 did not have the 12 hours of annual training. Staff 1 had 10.5 hours of training. Staff 2 did not have any annual childcare trainings. Please see LIS for dates of hire.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain additional childcare hours.
2025-12-01 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/2025, it was determined that the first floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the smoke detectors in the basement, 2nd floor and 3rd floor.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Interconnected the alarms with certification representative present.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A pack and play was observed to be used by a child and it was not labeled with the child's name on it.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labeled pack and play.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have a an updated child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete the child service reports.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Children 2 and 4 did not have the emergency forms and fee agreements updated within 6 months. Child 2's emergency form and fee agreement were updated in April of 2024 and child 4's were updated 2/27/2024.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will update forms.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Children 4 and 5 had outdate health assessments. Child 4's health assessment was 3/13/2024. Child 4 is a young toddler. Child 5's health assessment was last updated 8/1/2022. Child 5 is a preschooler. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain updated health assessments.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.134(a)/3290.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)/3290.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not wash hands of herself or the child after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 washed hands and baby's hands after diapering.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not updated since 8/29/2023, making it more than a year since the last update.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was updated.
2024-12-02 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Household member 1 did not have an NSOR or child abuse clearance on file. Household member 1 recently turned 18 but was past 45 days since the day he turned 18. Please see LIS for date of birth.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. Household member# 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR and child abuse clearance is obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Household member 1 will obtain clearances.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #1: Fee amount and date payment is to be made. Child #2: Fee amount and date payment is to be made. Child #3: Fee amount. Child #4: Fee amount and date payment is to be made. Child #5: Fee amount and date payment is to be made.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have corrected the fee amount and the payment date, and in the future, I will make sure I write down the information of the amount of the fee to be charged and the date on which the fee is to be paid, in the agreement at the time of the enrollment.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)/3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #1: Release person(s). Child #2: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s). Child #3: Release person(s). Child #5: Arrival and departure times. Release person(s).

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I requested the parents to provide the missing release person information, as well as the arrival and departure times for the child, and I completed the details. In the future , during the agreement signing process, I will ensure that every parent provides this information, specifying both the time and the designated person for pickup.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #2: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #3: Health insurance information and policy number. Child #4: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance information and policy number. Child #5: Address and telephone number of child's doctor. Health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I've requested parents to fill out the Children's Emergency Contact Form with every information needed. In the future, I'll verify the information and ensure parents complete it during their child's enrollment.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Both parent's work addresses and telephone numbers. Father's home address and telephone number. Release person's address. Child #3: Both parent's work addresses and telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #4: Father's work address and telephone number. Child #5: Both parent's work addresses and telephone numbers. Father's home address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I requested the parents' home and work addresses and telephone numbers and completed the form. In the future, I'll ask parents for all necessary information before enrolling the child.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: disability

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable. Child #2: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable. Child #3: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable. Child #4: Information on the child's special needs, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I requested information on the child's special needs from the parents and updated the form accordingly. Moving forward, I'll double-check all forms and ensure they're filled out completely before enrolling the child.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #3: 3 of 4 doses each of the DTAP, HIB, and Polio vaccines. No record of Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #3 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Child #5: 2 of 3 doses each of Hepatitis B and Rotavirus vaccines. 2 of 4 doses each of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines. No record of MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis A vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #5 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 and Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/21/2024 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I spoke with the parents, and they provided a complete health report with all immunizations up to date the next day, Moving forward, I won't enroll any child without the proper health record and up to date immunization status.
2024-02-20 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 2/21/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #2: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #3: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #4: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #5: Signed parental consent for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I asked the parents to sign the documents, and they did so promptly. Moving forward, I'll ensure that all parents complete and sign the necessary documents at the moment of enrollment.
2023-11-14 Initial review 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection, there was not a signed/dated disclosure statement on file for facility person #1. Facility person #1 is a household member.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will sign a disclosure statement and it will be placed in their file at the facility.
2023-11-14 Initial review 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.69

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection, facility's stove was not equipped with a protective guard. Children will need to walk through kitchen and past the stove to use the facility's bathroom.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase and install a protective guard on the stove.
2023-11-14 Initial review 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection, facility's first-aid kit did not contain soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap was added to the first-aid kit.
2023-11-14 Initial review 3290.76(b) - Ammunition locked and separate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.76(b)

Description: Ammunition locked and separate

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection, ammunition was not contained in a separate locked cabinet from firearm.

Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, ammunition shall be contained in a locked area separate from weapons and firearms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase another lockbox to keep ammunition stored seperately.

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