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Childhood Dreams Daycare Inc

Northampton, PA · Northampton County
10 Brick Kiln Ct, Northampton, PA 18067
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Quick Facts

Capacity
112 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 262-3116
10 Brick Kiln Ct
Northampton, PA 18067
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260109
License Issued
Oct 30, 2026
Active Through
Oct 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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CHILDHOOD DREAMS DAYCARE INC is a Child Care Center in NORTHAMPTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, volunteer #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file at the start of volunteering (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: 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.)
Volunteer #1 will sign the disclosure statement.
2026-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, volunteer #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Volunteer #1 will have 2 references in their file.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #3 will include the parents' work addresses and phone numbers.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, child #3 and child #4 did not have an updated health assessment at least every 12 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health report on file dated 10/28/24 and 3/31/25, respectively.

Correction Required: 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.)
Child #3 and child #4 have an updated health assessment on file.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/17/26, staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 will not be left unsupervised until mandated reporter training is complete. Completed on 7/17/2026
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 did not have a health assessment that was completed within 12 months of date of hire. The only health assessment on file was dated 7/22/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #8 had an initial health assessment on file that appeared to have the date of 6/22/26 altered. The date of 6/22/26, appeared as though it was previously photocopied and the date changed by someone whiting out a prior date and writing in this new date. The doctor's office confirmed that staff person #8 did not have a health assessment on this date. Staff person #8 later acknowledged that they changed the date on the health assessment and did not have a physical on that date. Staff person #15 did not update their health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment dated 5/28/26 and the previous health assessment dated 3/9/24.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for staff #5 is current and on file. Staff #8 has the original health assessment on file dated 6/29/2026. Staff #15 has a current health assessment on file.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 only had one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has a 2nd written non family reference on file.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the letter provided to parents at enrollment regarding emergency plan procedures did not include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs during an emergency.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The letter provided to parents will include emergency plan procedures for lockdowns and evacuations. It will include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR training

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #7 has a completed PQAS approved pediatric first aid/ cpr training on file.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person#6 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 will not be left unsupervised until mandated reporter training is complete. Completed on 7/17/2026 (see #1)
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Previously, on 7/22/25, the requirement for using the newest disclosure statement going forward was provided as technical assistance with Staff #11. On 7/17/26, during a review of staff files, it was observed that an old version of the disclosure statement was signed for new hires, Staff #2, staff #4, staff #8 on 5/27/26 and 5/11/26, 6/1/26, respectively. Staff person #5 did not receive the NSOR certificate at time of hire. It was not received until 6/16/26 and staff person #11 acknowledged that staff person #5 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the time they were waiting for the NSOR (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #8 did not have a legible PA State Police clearance as the clearance was enlarged that portions of it were missing. There was no submission for FBI fingerprinting at the time of hire, and the completed FBI clearance was dated 6/22/26 which was after the date of hire. Staff person #11 acknowledged that staff person #8 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the time they were waiting for the FBI clearance. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #13 did not update their NSOR certificate every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current NSOR on file dated 7/2/26 and the prior one dated 9/23/20.

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. Staff Person #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a legible PA State Police clearance is received and on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2,4,8, 11 will sign the updated disclosure statement. Staff #5 has a current NSOR on file. Staff #8 has a legible copy of the PA state police clearance on file. Staff #13 has a current NSOR on file.
2026-07-17 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, an aide, was observed working unsupervised in the Preschool room.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 will not work unsupervised until 2500 hours are completed.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: While swimming at the pool on 7/23/25, staff person #8 named the 6 children assigned to the staff's responsibility. When asked to identify them while they were swimming in the pool, staff person #8 was unable to locate child #12 for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #8 raised her orange-colored flag as a sign for the children with orange wrist bands to come to where staff person #8 was. Even with the flag raised, staff person #8 was unable to locate child #12. Child #12 was then observed on the opposite side of the pool.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1.) Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan requires an immediate correction date. 2.) The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility and while at the pool. The written policy must address that staff will be able to hear, see, direct and assess children at all times, including while children are swimming. The policy must include a procedure for how staff will easily identify the children they are responsible for while children are swimming in the pool. The legal entity will submit their policies and procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a date for when acceptable policies are received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.) Children must be supervised at all times. The date of correction will be 7/23/25. 2.) The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility and while at the pool. The written policy must address that staff will be able to hear, see, direct and assess children at all times, including while children are swimming. The policy must include a procedure for how staff will easily identify the children they are responsible for while children are swimming in the pool. The legal entity will submit their policies and procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a date for when acceptable policies are received. This date of correction will be 7/24/25.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact for child #6 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will contact the parent to get the address and phone number.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last documented health assessment on file for child #2 was conducted on 10/23/24 and not every 6 months as required.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will contact the parent to get the updated health assessment with immunization dates.

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