Nayrobi Mercedes Melo Family Day Care - Allentown PA Family Child Care

S Bradford St , ALLENTOWN PA 18109
(939) 247-5962

About the Provider

Description: Nayrobi Mercedes Melo 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-00161782
  • 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
2020-07-10 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is Lysol in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink, which is accessible to the 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 kitchen cabinet with the Lysol was locked. In the future, all cleaning materials will be kept in an area that is inaccessible to children.
2019-10-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan has not been reviewed since 9/20/18

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be reviewed & updated as needed. In the future, the emergency plan will be reviewed & updated as needed every 12 months
2019-06-12 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #5 does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for Child #5 will specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. In the future, the agreements for all children at the facility will have the date on which the fee is to be paid.
2019-06-12 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #3 does not have an arrival or departure time.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrival & departure times will be placed on the agreement for Child #3. In the future, the agreements for all children will have arrival & departure times prior to starting at the facility.
2019-06-12 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, & Child #4 do not have work addresses or work telephone numbers for 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.)
Work addresses & work phone numbers for the enrolling parents will be obtained & placed on the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 & Child #4. In the future, emergency contact forms will include the home & work addresses & telephone numbers for all children prior to starting at the facility.
2019-06-12 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information forms for Child #3, Child #4, & Child #5 do not have the names, addresses or telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may may be released.

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 names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released will be obtained & placed on the emergency contact forms for Child #3, Child #4, & Child #5. In the future, the names, addresses & telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2019-06-12 Renewal 3290.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no signed parental consent for transportation or walking for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 or Child #4

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signed parental consent will be obtained for transportation and walking for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 & Child #4. In the future, signed parental consent for transportation & for walking for all children prior to starting at the facility.

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