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Laura Marko Pursell

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18104
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

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W Liberty St
Allentown, PA 18104
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255523
License Issued
Jun 23, 2026
Active Through
Jun 23, 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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Laura Marko Pursell is a Family Child Care in Allentown PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and Child #3 had their insurance provider listed, but not the 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.)
The parent will provide the insurance policy number.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and found that the last time parents updated the files was August 2025.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parent update and sign the forms for their child.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection children files were reviewed and Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: 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.)
Have parent sign the form allowing 1st aid to their child.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan was reviewed and the last documented emergency drill was conducted on 4/11/24.

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.)
An emergency drill was conducted on 4/6/26 and documented. Move emergency bag and sand wagon back to the play shed outside, was moved into my garage due to harsh winter and too much snow to open the door. It took too long to gather my supplies. will moved play shed outside for the spring, summer, fall season.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on March 13, 2026, at the time of the inspection Staff Person #1's file was reviewed and had only 8 hours of annual training for the 2024-2025 training year.

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.)
Completed 4 hours of online training through Penn State Extension, Better Kid Care program. The class was Autism Spectrum Disorder and Oral Health For Young Children. each class was 2 hrs each
2025-03-04 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address continuity of operations, a contingency plan or contingency fund that can help you strategize how you will pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run your business after a disaster or emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added continuity of operations to emergency plan. copy enclosed.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact sheet did not have the health insurance/ medical assistance policy number . The sheet also did not have child #1's release person's address.

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. 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.)
Parents to update the needed information (address, insurance#)
2024-03-21 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an 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.)
An emergency transportation plan was created and posted in a conspicuous location.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of an emergency drill being done.

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.)
a lock down in the basement emergency procedure was completed.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation that their emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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.)
Emergency plans were copied and mailed to both Lehigh county and south whitehall township.
2024-03-21 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(5) - Every 60 days/Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Every 60 days/Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed while reviewing the fire drill log, dates 6/13/23 to 8/30/23 indicates that a fire drill was conducted past the 60 day requirement. The operator did not have evacuation route maps on every floor within the facility.

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. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I am not open from mid june to late august. Therefore a fire drill was not completed. The 3rd level of my home now has an evacuation plan near the lower steps.
2024-03-21 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: The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was done past the 30 day requirement: 7/2/23, 8/17/23, 9/15/23, 10/16/23, 1/10/24, 2/10/24, 3/21/24. The facility also did not have an interconnected fire alarm system.

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 + carbon deterctor combo were purchased on 3-31-24. There were installed 4-12-24. Receipt enclosed as proof of purchase.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3290.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: The outside play space has mulch on the entire ground area. There are pieces of mulch that is less than an inch in diameter accessible in the play space which is used by toddlers.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mulch will be removed from the designated play area where toddlers play. Toddlers will not play in the mulch area until it is removed. Sod will replace the mulch.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4's agreement is missing the operators signature.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator signed the agreements.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, & 4 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.)
The child care rate is documented on the agreement form.

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