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Playtime Day Care Llc

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
624 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109
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Quick Facts

Capacity
88 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 432-3068
624 Hanover Ave
Allentown, PA 18109
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256831
License Issued
Jun 25, 2026
Active Through
May 25, 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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PLAYTIME DAY CARE LLC is a Child Care Center in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 88 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 6/3/26 to 7/6/26.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drill conducted on July 6 exceeded the 30 day requirement because drills were being scheduled by calendar month instead of 30 day interval. To correct this matter, the Director will schedule all future fire drills based on a 30 day cycle from the previous drill date. Staff responsible for emergency preparedness have been retrained on the 30 day requirement to ensure immediate and ongoing compliance.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. There was no fee agreement on file for Child #2.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreement will be filled out for Child #2.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not include fee amount or day fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing fields on Child #3's fee agreement will be updated.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 listed only the first name of a release person; the individual's last name and address were not documented.

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.)
Information on Child #1's emergency contact form will be updated.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/026-3/31/2026. On 3/18/2026, Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR from PQAS instructor.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Staff Person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #3, Staff Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 obtained pediatric first-aid/CPR training from PQAS trainer and it is on file at the facility.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 dated 2/11/2026 does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Director reports that Facility Person #4 assists with transportation.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Question #3, relating to the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care, will be updated on Facility Person #4's health assessment.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Facility person #6 was observed caring for children alone at nap time. Additionally, Facility Person #6 transports children to and from school without additional staff on the van. The operator reports that Facility Person #6 is employed as a facility person. Facility Person #6 does not have proof of education on file therefore is not qualified as a staff person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #6 will not be left unsupervised with children and will only be utilized as a facility person. A staff member with all required items will be accompanying Facility Person #6 during transportation.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily reference. File for Staff Person #5 did not contain references. File for Facility Person #6 only contained one written, nonfamily reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
References will be obtained for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #5, and Facility Person #6.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Emergency plan training certificates on file for Facility Person #6 are dated 1/4/2024 and 1/15/2026, which is past 12 months.

Correction Required: 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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #6 is current.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Facility Person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/28/2019. File for Facility Person #6 contained mandated reporter training certificates dated 1/27/2019 and 4/5/2024, which is past 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Facility Person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Facility Person #4, Facility Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #4 will be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Facility Person #4, Facility Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Mandated training certificate on file for Facility Person #6 is current.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/18/2026-3/31/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 was hired with a PA Department of Education (PDE) FBI clearance dated 10/22/2025, which is not acceptable. There was no signed/dated disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1. File for Facility Person #2 contained NSOR verifications dated 1/9/2020 and 3/12/2025, which is past 60 months. File for Facility Person #4 contained NSOR verifications dated 1/9/2020 and 3/20/2026, which is past 60 months. File for Facility Person #6 contained DHS FBI clearances dated 2/20/2020 and 3/4/2025, which is past 60 months.

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all completed clearances are on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DHS FBI clearance was obtained and a signed/dated disclosure was obtained and are on file for Staff Person #1. All clearances for Facility person #2, Facility Person #4, and Facility Person #6 are current.
2025-03-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed working at the facility and does not have out of state clearances. There is no proof that staff person #1 applied for the appropriate out of state clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1 resided in New York within the last 5years.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Facility person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in childcare. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. Facility person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will not work at the facility until all out of state clearances are submitted. The operator will send the clearances to cert rep before Staff person #1 returns to work. Staff person #1 did not return to the center and resigned effective 4/17/25
2024-04-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 does not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will not record if an employee has completed education before having the diploma.
2024-04-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 worked more than 45 days in a child care position without all valid clearances. PA State Police clearance is dated 1/3/24 and FBI clearance is dated 3/21/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will request all required clearances when a person has been in PA for less than 5 years before hiring.
2024-04-11 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was a small hole, behind the door, in the lower level bathroom wall from the door knob hitting the wall.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director repaired the small hole behind the door in the lower level bathroom from the door knob hitting the wall
2023-04-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, a young toddler, most recent health assessment on file was dated 8/8/2022. An updated health assessment should have been provided in February 2023.

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.)
Provider requested updated physical form the toddler
2023-04-28 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have proof of influenza vaccines or documented exemptions on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provided requested the parent to provide proof of influenzas vaccine or a letter.
2023-04-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's child abuse history clearance (10/25/2017), PA State Police clearance (1025/2017), and FBI clearance (10/23/2017) are all more than 60 months old. Staff Person #1 should have updated clearance prior to 10/25/22 or have been removed from a child care position until new clearances were received.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was suspended until new Child abuse, Criminal and FBI clearance were received by the provider.
2022-05-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, Staff Person #1 does not have a FBI clearance or a National Sex Offenders Registry certification. Staff Person #2 does not have a PA Child Abuse History or National Sex Offenders Registry certification. See code sheet for dates of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons# 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were suspended from work until they submitted all the clearances to the provider.

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