Cruz Family Day Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care

S 13th St , ALLENTOWN PA 18102
(610) 504-7559

About the Provider

Description: Cruz Family Day Care is a Family Child Care in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00161585
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Allentown City - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing the signature of the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will sign the agreement. In the future I will sign the agreement at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the amount of the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will document the amount of fee to be charged, and will make sure it's documented at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the services to be provided to the family and the child. Child #3 is missing an updated child service report.

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.)
Services to be provided will be documented and child service reports will be completed. I will complete child services reports on all children every 6 months and document services to be provided at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrival and departure times will be documented and I will make sure they are documented at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will document the child's date of admission and make sure the dates of admission are on the agreement at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

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.)
I will have the parent provide the physicians information. I will make sure the child's physicians information is documented at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing work address 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.)
I will have parents provide their work information and make sure parents document it on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: 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 will have parents provide the health insurance information and will make sure parents document it on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing updated emergency contact and financial agreements.

Correction Required: 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.)
Will have parents review and sign both emergency contacts and agreements, and will have them review them every 6 months.
2019-07-18 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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

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 will have the parent sign for consent for emergency medical and minor first aid. I will make sure at the time of enrollment parents sign consent for both emergency medical and minor first aid.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The pack n plays are not labeled for individual use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pack n plays will be labeled and will make sure all pack n plays are labeled for individual use.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing emergency contact information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents complete the emergency contact form and keep it in their files. When new children are enrolled they will have an emergency contact form in their files.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no hands free covered can near the diapering area.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase a hands free can and place it near the diapering area and will make sure there is always a hands free covered can near the diapering area.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing the initial agreement.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parents fill out and sign the agreement. When new enrollments start I will make sure they have a signed agreement on file.
2018-10-01 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Certification Rep observed a hole in the plaster near the gate to the kitchen.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will fix the hole and will check monthly to make sure there are no holes in the plaster.

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