Garcias Child Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care

N Jerome St , ALLENTOWN PA 18109
(484) 294-0810

About the Provider

Description: Garcias Child 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-00159355
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2017-02-02 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were several bottles filled with small objects(beads, beans, etc) that were less than 1 inch in diameter. The lids to the bottles were also less than 1 inch in diameter. The lids were not secure.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles filled with small objects used for music time and to teach science and arts and crafts, have now been sealed and secured.
2017-02-02 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2's agreements were not signed by the parent/guardian.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreements have now been signed by parents-this was done by end of day.
2017-02-02 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One outlet was missing a protective cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle cover was missing, but quickly placed in electrical outlet.
2017-02-02 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were diaper rash creams and lotion in a bin under the diaper changing table.

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.)
All cleaning materials have now been palced in their proper container and labeled. They ahve been placed in a secure area at the reach of an adult and not accessible to any child. Toxic material has been placed in a locked area inaccessible to all children.

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