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Marcelo Family Day Care

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
N 21st St, Allentown, PA 18104
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 860-5790
N 21st St
Allentown, PA 18104
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00247534
License Issued
Nov 3, 2025
Active Through
Nov 3, 2026
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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Marcelo 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.

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
2025-10-27 Renewal 3290.105(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: On October 27, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping on a pillow in a pack and play.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the center, we will keep the children's cribs free of pillows, toys, blankets, or any objects that could pose a safety risk to them. Pillow removed immediately during inspection.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3290.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: On October 27, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator did not have written handbook with 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: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing 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.)
At the center we have a folder that contains all the necessary information about your child's daily routine, including lunch schedules, daily activities, pick-up procedures, information regarding weekly payment.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On October 27, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of the child files was conducted and Child #1 and child #2 did not have their insurance policy numbers on file.

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.)
Be attentive and carefully review all documents provided by parents at the time of enrollment to ensure that information is complete and up to date. Parent provided this information for the file.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On October 27, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At that time the facility did not have a written 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. 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.)
We have implemented a policy and procedure at our facility to prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. This policy includes potential signs of abuse and strategies for safely managing crying children, ensuring their well-being and safety at all times.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3290.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: On October 27, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of the child files was conducted and Child #1 and child #2 did not have agreements on file.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our center made a copy of the document signed by both parties -the parent and the provider- keeping one copy for our records and giving the original to the parent or guardian.
2025-10-27 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: On October 27, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of the facility fire drill and detection log showed more than 30 days between tests of the facility's fire detection system. 6/5/25, 7/11/25, 8/12/25, 9/12/25, and 10/20/25.

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. Family child care homes must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have reviewed and updated our facility's smoke detector testing schedule to ensure compliance with the requirement to test every 30 calendar days.
2025-06-05 Initial review 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2)

Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have physicals on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff people have gotten their physicals.
2025-06-05 Initial review 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 volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was elaborated in order to keep the kids safe and sound.
2025-06-05 Initial review 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does 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.)
The emergency plan was updated to include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
2025-06-05 Initial review 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 has not completed pediatric first-aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider provided first aid and delivered them.
2025-06-05 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: The operator did not have proof of purchase for the facility's interconnected smoke alarms.

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. Maintain proof and date of purchase of the smoke alarms in their fire drill logs (35 P.S. § 1223.6(f.1)(2) and 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(3)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I signed the fire safety requirements attestation statement to address the problem.

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