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Learning Ladder Bilingual Day Care

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
W Union St, Allentown, PA 18104
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (857) 506-1594
W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00247059
License Issued
Dec 9, 2025
Active Through
Dec 9, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Marisol
2023-10-05 02:15:27
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Omg I love this daycare Jasmine the owner is the best!!!!

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Luisa
2019-08-12 23:23:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Super good my kids love it and the owner is super nice very professional and qualified.

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About the Provider

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LEARNING LADDER BILINGUAL DAY CARE is a Family Child Care in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. 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
2025-09-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-23 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2's agreements did not contain the date of admission of the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider was able to add the start date of the admission.
2024-09-23 Renewal 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider was able to get the information needed in the emergency plan continuity and add it.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted in over 60 days from 4/22/23 to 9/20/23.

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.)
A fire drill was conducted 11/2/23.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the pack n play used for child #2 was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: (a) 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.)
The pack n play will be labeled.
2022-09-26 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: As of the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the most recent health assessment for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 10/6/21.

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.)
Parent will provide an updated health assessment for child #2
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #3 was dated 8/3/21.

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.)
Parent of child #3 will provide an updated health assessment. Parent could not get appointment until 11/17 and provided an appointment card from physician.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.131(e) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was dated 10/21/19 with no exemption letter on file. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was dated 2/3/20 with no exemption letter on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Will get documentation of updated influenza or an exemption letter from parents.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the hands of child #2 were not washed after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's hands will be washed after diapering and toileting and before eating.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after diaper changing.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The diaper changing table will be sanitized after each diaper change.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, the operator had not provided the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the regional child care office.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send email to parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the regional child care office.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(b)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs.

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, staff #2 did not have identification on file to verify her age.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of staff's driver license was copied and put in the file.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, there was no documentation of 12 hours of annual training for staff #1.

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.)
Will print out Better Kid Care certificates for 12 hours of training taken.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/26/22, there were no fire drills conducted between 3/15/22 and 8/1/22.

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.)
Fire drills will be done at least every 60 days.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Fee agreement for child 1 does 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.)
The admissions date was added to child 1's fee agreement.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the home and work addresses of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Addresses and telephone number was updated to both files.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.131(d)(1) - Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: Children 1, 2, and 3's health reports do not include a review of the child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The kids had and appointment with the doctor all ready schedule. Parent provides the records from the doctor.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Health reports for children 1, 2 and 3 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.)
Parent provide the daycare with the health report that was missing. information.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: While conducting the physical renewal inspection, inspector observed child 1 eating a snack without washing hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The kid number 1 was eating the rest of her food for her breakfast,Im going to make sure that I trash left over because sometime the kids save food for later also the provider has sings all over the daycare exhorting the kids to practice to wash their hands all the time also we sing a son about it so the infants can learn how important is to wash their hands to keep germs out.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal, inspector observed a knife on the table that was accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider has a knife in the tablet at the moment of the inspection because I was changing the daycare to the back room and i was open boxes of new furniture i will make sure that never happens again safety is my priority and the kids always come first. Also the condition of the daycare was poor do to the provider was moving the daycare to another place on the house and it was not ready, i been in Bussines for a long time and never have any issues before I do my best to keep the kids safe and also happy at my place.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: Provider does not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider was moving the daycare from the living room to the back and most of the papers Was not hanging on the wall yet. I have the numbers and was attach to the important papers on the wall.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan on file does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises nor does it provide 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 for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.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.)
And emergency plan was updated and sing by provider and PEMA. Missing information was added.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan on file 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.)
Emergency plan was updated and attach the importance of have an accommodation for kids with disabilities emergency plan was sing by PEMA and also the providerEmergency plan was updated and the accommodations was in place.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.24(b)/3290.24(c) - Emergency plan/Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)/3290.24(c)

Description: Emergency plan/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan was not reviewed annually. Last review documented for facility's emergency plan review is dated 3.20.20.. Staff 1 did not review the emergency plan annually. Staff 1 signed off as last review being 3.20.20.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.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.)
And emergency plan was updated and signed by provider and PEMA
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.62 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.62

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, inspector was unable to walk up the front walkway due to construction. The front walkway was torn up and unsafe.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The city give a citation to the owner of the house for the poor condition of the side walk and how dangerous can be for the kids. The owner fix the side walk and the kids are safe to use the main entrance.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed white out on the lunch table, baby oil on the green cubby, disinfectant spray in bedrooms. Doors to bedrooms were not locked. All toxics are accessible to children.

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.)
Provider have the baby oil on the cubbies because one of the parents bring it to the daycare so I can put it to her child because she has eccema. Provider will make sure it is put up and out of reach of children Provider also have a white out on the tablet I was fixing some papers, provider will make sure to keep the white out were the kids cannot reach them.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.69

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal, the stove was accessible to children in care. The stove did not have a stove guard and no gate was in place blocking access to the stove.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gate was put up immediately. Provider does have a stove guard and will use if gate is not put up.
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.77 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.77

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: The sunroom/back room where the provider offers child care has a big glass sliding door that that does not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that the visual strip are put in on place on the glass, Provider was accommodating the daycare on the back of the house and the daycare was not ready yet at the moment of the inspection,
2021-09-30 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills are not being conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drill log only lists two fire drills which are 1.2.21 and 2.21.21.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider did have an emergency drill and it was posted on the wall, we conduct a fire drill every other month with a total of 6 times in the year.
2021-09-30 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: At the time of the renewal inspection, the facility was unable to provide proof of fire detection systems being tested every 30 days as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §1016(c)). Provider does not have proof of fire detection systems being tested 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the inspection provider was unable to find a copy of the alarm test conducted every month, provider was able to find it and posted on the wall. Provider test the alarm monthly and always make sure that the alarms work properly, beside the daycare provider has an small kid who lives with her and his safety is also a priority.
2020-12-01 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 1-3 did not have a date of admission on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dates of admission were obtained. In the future, dates of admission will be documented upon enrollment.
2020-08-13 Initial review 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not have soap in it.

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.)
Provider will put soap in the first aid kit. In the future, the first aid kit will be updated as it's used.

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