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Twinings Day Nursery

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
2304 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 351-0015
2304 S 5th St
Allentown, PA 18103
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256649
License Issued
Jun 1, 2026
Active Through
May 27, 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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We are proud to say that Twining's Day Care has been in the business of providing quality day care in the South Allentown area for over 42 years. .

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-29 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the physician's 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.)
The physician's telephone number was added to the form.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the parents work address and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms will be marked N/A when parents are unemployed, or in school.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing 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.)
Forms will be marked N/A when parents do not have health insurance for their child.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing an updated emergency contact and agreement.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 will be completed for all children from the household and place in each child's folder.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: Operator does not have a current copy of the general liability insurance policy, date of insurance policy on file is 6/24/24-6/24/25.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide a current binder of the policy and display it in the office going forward.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill.

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 and records were updated.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan has not been reviewed/updated annually, date of last review 1/2/25.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be reviewed during winter break and all staff will sign off.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, 3, 4 & 5 are missing 12 hours of annual child care training. Staff person #2 is missing 3 hours of child care training.

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 persons listed provided transcript showing the required number of hours and files have been updated.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 are missing annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete fire safety training online via Better Kids Care
2026-02-17 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 has an expired NSOR dated 1/20/21.

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. 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 person #1 NSOR was submitted for renewal she is suspended until its handed in.
2026-02-17 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, 2 & 5 are missing annual staff evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update evaluations were added to their file.
2026-02-17 Renewal 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: A fire system check was conducted on 12/10/25 and another on 1/22/26 which is a span of 43 days and exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.

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.)
A fire system check will be conducted every 29 days.
2025-05-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 has an expired NSOR clearance on file, date of NSOR clearance 12/17/19.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Clearances must be updated every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NSOR clearance has been renewed and placed in staff file as of April 10th, 2025.
2025-04-08 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76

Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Regional office received a complaint on 3/11/25 that there was a strong smell of kerosene in the toddler childcare space. On 3/12/25 received confirmation from an outside agency that the smell was present, and the operator was directed to move the children to a different childcare space. On 3/17/25 and unannounced inspection was conducted the children were relocated to another classroom. Upon inspecting the toddler room, the smell was still present.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. The operator will notify the regional office when the problem has been resolved and will not return the children to this space until it has been inspected by the regional office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children were removed, and space was locked per Allentown health department guidance. When state inspector arrived for inspection, room was still locked and unused. The room will remain unused and locked until problem is fixed, inspected and approved for use by the health department.
2025-01-02 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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