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Elenas Home Child Care Inc

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
E Mosser St, Allentown, PA 18109
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 751-8261
E Mosser St
Allentown, PA 18109
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255800
License Issued
Jun 6, 2026
Active Through
Jun 6, 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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Elenas Home Child Care Inc 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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, pack-n-plays were numbered; however, there was no corresponding list on the wall stating which number is assigned to which child.

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.)
The name of the only child who uses playpen in the rest area has been placed.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #3 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months and do not have Child Service Reports (CSRs) on file.

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.)
The children's records have been updated to include the Child Service Reports (CSR).
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Designated release persons/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #2: Date of admission. Release person(s). Child #3: Date of admission. Child #4: Release person(s).

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's records have been updated to include the complete admission dates.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form for Child #1 did not contain release person's address.

Correction Required: 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.)
The children's records have been updated to include the addresses of authorized individuals.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written emergency transportation plan has been posted in a visible place in the center.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, children's files were reviewed. Most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 is dated 1/13/2025, which is past 12 months ago. Child #3 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for DOB).

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.)
The updated health report for Child #3 was obtained.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility did not have policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Announcement C-22-03: Updates to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements states To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A formal policy has been drafted and implemented for the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. The policy includes strategies for managing inconsolable crying and identifying warning symptoms.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center's emergency plan has been updated to include a specific section on 'Continuity of Operations' after a disaster.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. Facility Person #2 was observed to be solely providing care to two children in care on 3/4/2026. Facility Person #2 did not have a file at the facility. Facility Person #4 is a household member who resides in the home for over 30 calendar days per year. Facility Person #4 did not have a file at the facility.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 is a relative who helped me in a medical emergency and is not part of the staff. Complete records have been created for Facility Person #4.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, facility's certificate that expired on 6/6/2025 was posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current CoC was posted in the facility.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, operator reported that parents are not given a letter explaining facility's emergency plan. Facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An informational letter for parents has been created detailing the emergency plan, immediate contact methods, and the reunification process.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, operator reported that parents are not given a letter explaining facility's emergency plan. Facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An informational letter for parents has been created detailing the emergency plan, immediate contact methods, and the reunification process.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, last emergency drill log on file at the facility is dated November 2023.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandatory drills have resumed. A general emergency drill was conducted and is documented on file at the facility.
2026-03-04 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. Most recent NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #3 are dated 2/18/2021, which is past 60 months ago. Facility Person #2 was observed to be solely providing care to two children in care on 3/4/2026. Facility Person #2 did not have any clearances on file at the facility. Facility Person #4 is a household member and does not have PSP, Child Abuse, DHS FBI, NSOR verification, or out-of-state clearances on file. Facility Person #4 resides in the home for more than 30 calendar days per year.

Correction Required: The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, Facility Person #3 , and Facility Person #4 will not be present in the home while children are in care until all completed clearances and out-of-state clearances are on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The NSOR certificate for Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #3, which expired on February 18, 2026, was updated, not 60 months ago as the violation states. Facility Person #2 is a relative who helped me in a medical emergency and is not part of the staff. Complete records have been created for Facility Person #4.
2026-03-04 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/4/2026-3/19/2026. At that time, the child lock on the cabinet underneath the bathroom sink that is used by children was broken. Cabinet contained Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, which is labeled "Keep out of reach of children". Cleaner was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bathroom cabinet's safety latch was immediately repaired. All cleaning materials and toxic products are kept locked and out of the reach of children.

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