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Family Child Care Home

Maria Bermudez

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
W GREENLEAF ST, Allentown, PA 18102
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 844-2504
W GREENLEAF ST
Allentown, PA 18102
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Not found in current state licensing data

This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
CER-00175416
Expired
Mar 23, 2022
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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MARIA BERMUDEZ is a Family Child Care Home in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 7:30 AM - 12:01 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 12:01 AM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 12:01 AM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 12:01 AM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 12:01 AM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 12:01 AM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM - 12:01 AM
  • Sunday 7:30 AM - 12:01 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-23 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A pack n play used for a child is not labeled.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pack n play was labeled. In the future the operator will ensure all rest equipment is labeled at the time of a child's enrollment.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is toxic air freshener on the dining room hutch accessible to the children. There is toxic Lysol spray in the bathroom used by the children accessible to them.

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 air freshener and Lysol were all placed in a locked cabinet not accessible to the children where they will remain at all times.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3290.72 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no local police, ambulance, fire department or hospital number on the emergency phone list.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A local fire department, police, ambulance and hospital number were added to the emergency phone list. They will remain on the list at all times.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit has no tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tape was added to the first aid kit. The owner will check the first aid kit weekly and ensure all items required are in the kit at all times.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are no fire drills on file.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted on 12/23/19. Fire drills will continue to be conducted, doing at least 4 yearly. Provider will keep fire drill logs on file at facility for at least 2 years after they are conducted.
2019-03-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/2/19 a renewal inspection was conducted. Health reports for children 1 and 4 do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. On 3/4/19 provider did not submit correction. Health reports for children 1 and 4 do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will reach out to the parent asking for letter from doctor saying children can participate in child care and are free from contagious or communicable disease. I will send a copy to inspector. I will make sure all health reports have this statement. the children are no longer in my care last day for them was Tuesday
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 1 does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

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.)
information added, I will make sure this information is on at time of enrollment. I corrected the amount on paperwork and will make sure the amounts are on all documents.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for children 1, 3 and 4 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.)
I put days in which fee is to be made. and will make sure to put I on future applications.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreements for children 1, 2, 3 and 4 do not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I put dates of childs enrollment will make sure dates are on at tome of enrollment.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information is added and will make sure it is on at time of enrollment. Information added, I will make sure information is on at time of enrolment.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child 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.)
Emergency contact information is added and will make sure it is on at time of enrollment.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health reports for children 1 and 4 do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Appointments were scheduled. I will make sure they are upto date and in proper physical paperwork.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.24(b)/3290.24(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not review the emergency plan at least annually. Last review of the emergency plan by staff 1 was dated 2/6/17.

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. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I reviewed and corrected the paper work and put them in the mail, will review it yearly and send in the new ones.
2019-01-02 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Household members 2 and 3 reside in the home for more than 30 days and do not have proof of request nor completed state police clearances 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I got copies of the new clearances and will have them on file.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, & 4 are missing the operator's signature on the agreement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator corrected at time of inspection. In the future operator will ensure all agreements are signed by her.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5 & 6 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.)
Operator corrected at time of inspection. In the future all agreements will have the amount of fee to be charged.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 are missing specific services to be provided to the family and child. Child #5 & 6 are missing an updated child service report.

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.)
Operator will specify services to be provided and will complete child service reports. In the future services to be provide will be documented on the agreement and child service reports will be completed every 6 months.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5 is missing a specific person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Operator corrected at time of inspection. In the future all agreements will have a specific person designated by the parent.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 are missing the child's date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator corrected at time of inspection. In the future admission dates will be on all agreements.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, & 2 are missing the physicians address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent provide address and phone number. In the future the child's physicians information will be on emergency contact forms at time of enrollment.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, & 4 are missing the 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.)
Operator will get insurance information from parents. In the future insurance information will be included on the emergency contact form at time of enrollment.
2018-01-11 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 Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 are missing signed parental consent 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.)
Will have parents sign for emergency medical and minor first aid. In the future will ensure parents sign consent at time of enrollment.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 5 are missing updated child service reports.

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.)
Child service reports will be completed. In the future child service reports will be completed for each child every 6 months.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 are missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Will have parents provide persons to whom the child may be released. In the future will make sure parents provide the information and it will be documented on the agreement form.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 4 are missing the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will document the date of admission on the agreeemnent form. In the future all children's date of admission will be on the agreement form at time of admission.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 4 are missing the child's physicians phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the phone number from parents. In the future will make sure parents provide the physicians phone number.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing health insurance coverage and 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.)
Will get insurance information from parent. In the future will make sure parents provide insurance information at time of enrollment.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the initial health assessment and immunization record.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A health report shall include a review of the child`s immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent get a copy of the health assessment and immunization records from the school. In the future all new children will have initial health assessments on file within 60 days.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing an updated health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent provide an updated health assessment. In the future all children will have updated health assessments on file.
2017-02-24 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 do not have updated emergency contact and agreement forms on file.

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 have parents review and update both forms. In the future parents will review both forms every 6 months.
2017-02-24 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 Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4 is missing signed parental consent 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.)
Will have parent sign consent for emergency medical and minor first aid. In the future I will make sure parents sign consent for emergency medical and minor first aid at time of enrollment.

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