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J And S Family Daycare

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (484) 929-5573
W Tilghman St
Allentown, PA 18102
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254874
License Issued
May 29, 2026
Active Through
May 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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J And S Family Daycare is a Family Child Care in Allentown PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit on 8/26/2026, there was a gas container observed in the front of the house. The gas container did have contents in it.

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.)
Gasoline container was removed.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, the pack and play was not labeled. As per staff 1, it is utilized by a 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.)
I will label the pack and play.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.111(b)

Description: Posted in area used by parents

Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule was not posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will check to see if I can find current one. If not, I will create a new one.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.115(a)(2) - Above-ground pool inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.115(a)(2)

Description: Above-ground pool inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, an above ground swimming pool was observed to be in the backyard. The pool was filled with water. The pool measured at 33 inches high. It was not in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: An aboveground swimming pool which is not in use must be made inaccessible to children in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will take pool down.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, that was observed to be a cat at the facility. As per staff 1, they were watching the cat for a friend and did not have the veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization on file.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain cat's rabies shots before she leaves.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was missing a date of admission from his file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I documented the date of admission.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.18/3290.102(a) - General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18/3290.102(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the two couches in the childcare area had multiple tears. In the upstairs bathroom that is utilized by children, there was a standup mirror that could easily be tipped over.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I removed mirror. I will obtain couch covers.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last emergency drill was conducted on 2/8/2025 making it more than one year since the last update.

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.)
I will do an emergency drill.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the staff 1 needs 7.5 hours of annual childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete 12 hours of training.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented fire drill occurred on 12/18/2025, making it more than 60 days since the last drill.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will conduct a new fire drill with the kids and document alarm test that occurred today.
2026-02-12 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented alarm test was on 1/17/2026 making it more than 30 days since the last test.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will conduct a new fire drill with the kids and document alarm test that occurred today.
2025-03-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: ·Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/19/2025 an annual inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual training. 4.5 hours of annual training was observed to be on file. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/28/2025. On 3/18/2025, staff 1 continued to not have 12 hours of training. This is evidenced by staff 1 not sending DHS the necessary trainings and admitting to not completing the trainings.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain 7.5 hours of training.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement. Children 2 and 3 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.

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.)
I will fill out child services section. I will fill out child service report and review with parents.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 and 3 did not have health insurance information documented.

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 obtain health information.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.131(e) - Immunization record Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have updated immunizations on file.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2 will not be in care until immunizations are updated.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, children 2, 3 and 4 had outdated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. All emergency contact forms and fee agreements were last updated 2/19/2024, making it more than 6 months since the last update.

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 update emergency contact forms and fee agreements.
2025-02-19 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 Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have permission 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 obtain permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan was last updated on 12/11/2023 making it more than one year since the last update.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I updated the emergency plan.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that staff 1 only had 4.5 hours of annual training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain 7.5 hours of training.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the first-floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the 2nd floor and attic. All smoke detectors were operational.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I interconnected smoke detectors.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cots and pack-n-plays were not labeled with child's name.

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.)
Operator will put labels on all rest equipment.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility did not have a parent handbook containing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create a parent handbook containing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, release persons were not on child #1's fee agreement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ask the parent to fill in release person(s) on the child's fee agreement.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Release persons' addresses and telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.)
Missing information will be filled in.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance policy number. Child #2: 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.)
Missing information will be added to emergency contact forms.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, diapering pad used by facility is a cloth material and is unable to be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase a new diaper changing mat that can be wiped/sanitized after each use.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the facility did not have a policy 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. Beginning April 29, 2022, all child care facilities must have a policy 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.)
The provider will create a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment and will review this policy with all staff.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.24(e) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(e)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility's emergency plan was not posted in an area used by parents.

Correction Required: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be posted in an area used by parents.
2024-03-28 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: During renewal inspection, facility person #1, who is a household member, did not have a signed/dated disclosure statement on file.

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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will sign/date a disclosure statement
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 3/28/2024-4/10/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted 2/7/2024, which is past 60 days.

Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will conduct fire drill by the end of the week.
2024-03-28 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 3/28/2024-4/10/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were last tested on 2/7/2024, which is past 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke alarms were tested during inspection and are operable. Testing was documented on fire detection testing log.
2023-12-12 Initial review 3290.24(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, letter to parents regarding facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §  3290.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I added evacuation locations to the parent letter regarding the facility's emergency plan.
2023-12-12 Initial review 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agencies.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I sent copies of the emergency plan to Allentown EMA and Lehigh County EMA.
2023-12-12 Initial review 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, facility's proof of purchase for OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarms was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete attestation form and keep it on file at the facility.

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