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Ortiz De La Cruz Family Daycare

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18102
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 212-5821
W Liberty St
Allentown, PA 18102
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255010
License Issued
Jul 23, 2026
Active Through
Jul 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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Ortiz De La Cruz Family Daycare 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
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have the health insurance policy number 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.)
Mom will forward the health policy number.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.131(c)/3290.131(e) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(c)/3290.131(e)

Description: Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/2026, it was found that child 2 did not have a list of immunizations on file. The health assessment was also missing the date it occurred as well as the signature of the physician, PA or CRNP and the individual's title.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.)
Mom will send the date of the health assessment and immunization list.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter to the parents documented in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will develop letter.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/2026, it was observed that there were uncovered outlets across from the sink and on the baseboard. There were also uncovered outlets on the deck.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will cover outlets.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/15/2026, it was observed that there were toxic plants on the deck. When the children are on the deck, the plants are accessible.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My mom removed plants.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The facility's pack n' play, which is used for napping, was not labeled with a 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.)
I will label pack n' play.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 4/17/2025, child 1 did not have an updated child service report on file. The last child service report was dated 4/4/2024 making it more than 6 months since the last 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.)
I will obtain a new child service report.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(1)

Description: Updated infant health report: every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/17/2025, child 2, who is a young toddler, had a health assessment dated 9/17/2024 making it more than 6 months since the last update. Please see LIS for date of admission and date of birth.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain an updated health assessment.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send parent letter to all current parents.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 only had 4.5 hours of annual training on file. Please see LIS for date of hire.

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.)
Staff 1 will complete all trainings.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection on 4/17/2025, the last fire drill on file that was documented was on 3/21/2024 making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill.

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.)
I will do a fire drill.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 4/24/2024, children's fee agreements were missing the following information: Child #6: Arrival and departure time. Child #7: Arrival and 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 and departure times will be added to fee agreements.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 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 conducted 4/2/2024, children's emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #2: Release person's name, address, and telephone number. Child #4: Both parents' work address and work telephone number. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/17/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Mother's work telephone number. Child #6: Release persons' addresses. Child #7: Release persons' addresses.

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 was added to children's emergency contact forms.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection the following forms were not reviewed and updated within the past 6 months: Child #4: Emergency contact form last updated on 8/21/2023. Fee agreement last updated on 8/17/2023. Child #5: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated on 9/26/2023. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/14/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, the following forms were not reviewed and updated within the past 6 months: Child #4: Emergency contact form last updated on 8/21/2023. Fee agreement last updated on 8/17/2023. Child #5: Emergency contact form and fee agreement last updated on 9/26/2023.

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.)
Emergency contact forms and fee agreements will be reviewed and updated.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 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

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: During renewal inspection conducted 4/2/2024, signed parental consents for minor first-aid and emergency medical care were missing from child #4's emergency contact form. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 4/12/2024. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 4/24/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #4: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid. Child #6: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid and emergency medical care. Child #7: Signed parental consents for minor first-aid and emergency medical care.

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.)
Consents were signed by parents.

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