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Pennsylvania · Allentown · 18109

Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp

668 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109 · Lehigh County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 40 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 40). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #53 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#53 of 82 centers in Allentown
6 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 20 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 3
Sleep safety 2
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 2
Transportation 2
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 3/25/2026. At that time, a toy was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant reported by staff to be eight months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “03/25/26 Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. also no crib shall be covered with a blanket while children are sleeping.”
Follow-up Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff were observed to leave their supervision group in the room while they went to the office or answered the door. Staff could not see, hear, direct, or assess children in their group from the office. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/20/2026. On 3/26/2026 during an unannounced monitoring, staff person #2 was in the office when certification representative arrived. Staff Person #1 was responsible for watching both the Infant and Preschool rooms during naptime. Staff Person #1 was positioned in a chair that was between the rooms; however, could not see one of the cribs from their position. Additionally, infant cribs were covered with blankets and staff could not see/assess the children inside the cribs while they slept. When addressed, Staff Person #2 stated that they thought that the arrangement was sufficient as the children were sleeping. Certification representative advised that nap ratios do not apply to infants.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “1. correction date: 3/25/26 Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 3/25/2026. At that time, the first-aid kits in the School-Age Annex A and School-Age Annex B rooms were both missing gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “03/25/26 A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. All these items were added and double checked. Gloves were added.”
Follow-up Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, the following rooms did not have the followings postings: Infant Room: Emergency transportation plan. Preschool Room: Emergency transportation plan. 2 Year Old Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex A: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex B: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/2/2026. On 3/25/2026 during an unannounced monitoring, the following rooms did not have the followings postings: 2 Year Old Room: Daily activities. School-Age Room: Daily activities. School-Age Annex A: Daily activities. School-Age Annex B: Daily activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “03/25/26 The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that by 3/3/2026, Traffic pattern printed and posted very visibly on board at the reception office for all to see." On 3/25/2026, facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “3/25/26 Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Posted on parent's information board on the wall by the reception/main entrance/exit.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff were observed to leave their supervision group in the room while they went to the office or answered the door. Staff could not see, hear, direct, or assess children in their group from the office.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “1. 2/9/2026. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, the School-Age Annex A and School-Age Annex B did not contain first-aid kits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Bought two first aid kits. One per request requested.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a crib was observed in use by one child that was labeled with the name of a different child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Name on all cribs were revised and fixed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Bought and installed in place.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, the following rooms did not have the followings postings: Infant Room: Emergency transportation plan. Preschool Room: Emergency transportation plan. 2 Year Old Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Room: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex A: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan. School-Age Annex B: Daily activities. Emergency transportation plan.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Printed and posted. Every room and vehicle.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Immunizations on file for Child #3 indicate that child has received 1 of 3 doses of Pneumococcal vaccine and 1 of 2 doses of IPV vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #3 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Parent did the child health report at Valley health partners on 2/24/26. She provided the copy. Child received the second dose of pneumococcal on 12/24/25. Child received second dose ipv vaccine until 12/24/25.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, unlabeled diaper cream was observed in the Infant Room. Diaper cream was inside of labeled bins; however, the medication itself was not labeled with a child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Cream labeled. Staff was made aware and encouraged to label each child supplies as it is replaced.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff in the Infant Room was observed to change a child's diaper and immediately place the child in their crib without washing their hands. Staff did not wash their own hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Staff will ensure that children's hands are washed after diapering/toileting and before meals and snacks. Staff will ensure that they wash their own hands before meals and snacks and after toileting/diapering a child.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff reported that bottles are washed at the facility. Facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Notified affected parents that effective immediately they will be taking home their child's bottle, and they will be responsible for bringing them daily from home. The daycare does not have a commercial dishwasher and it is not allowed to wash bottles in the daycare.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Traffic pattern printed and posted very visibly on board at the reception office for all to see.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility's emergency plan was not present in the building due to operator taking it to local EMA for annual review. Emergency plan was sent to certification representative on 2/18/2026. Facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Emergency plan updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Fire detection testing log indicated that smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/12/25-4/15/25; 4/15/25-5/19/25; 5/19/25-6/23/25; 7/14/25-8/20/25; 8/20/25-9/22/25; 9/22/25-11/29/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Fire detection testing log is current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The following staff members did not participate in fire safety training within 12 months as required: Staff Person #1: Fire safety training certificates on file are dated 4/10/2024 and 7/16/2025. Staff Person #2: Fire safety training certificates on file are dated 4/10/2024 and 6/18/2025. Staff Person #3: Fire safety training certificates on file are dated 4/10-/2024 and 7/16/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Fire safety training certificates on file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 are current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: The date on which the fee is to be paid. Child #3: Date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Missing info complete completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor. Child #3: Phone number of child's doctor. Health insurance policy number. Child #4: Name and phone number of child's doctor. Child #5: Health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Parents provide provided missing health policy information.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #2: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' full names and addresses. Child #4: Release persons' addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Corrected. Parents filled empty fields.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid or emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Corrected. Parent signed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 9, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. File for Staff Person #1 contained 4 hours of training for training year 12/1/2024-12/1/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “It has been implemented immediately that all personnel need to make sure every December before closing for the year that at least 12 credited training hours must have been logged. Staff person #1 was made aware and already is catching up on their trainings. Already completed 8 hours training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Show 20 older citations
Core safety Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During an allocated unannounced visit conducted on 7/2/25, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health & Safety training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 will be supervised by an AGS or GS until they complete health and safety training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. They completed health and safety training on 7/3/25 and they are taking Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 7/14/25 at 6PM. Staff person #1 will not be alone with any children”
Core safety Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
During an allocated unannounced visit conducted on 7/2/25, an infant was observed sleeping in an UPPAbaby bassinet inside a crib with a blanket completely covering the top of the bassinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The infant was immediately moved into a crib without the bassinet and no blanket over top of the crib. All staff who work with infants will complete the Infant Safe Sleep training on Better Kid Care.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 7/2/25, air freshener and hand sanitizer were on a low bookcase and were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The air freshener and hand sanitizer were immediately moved to a locked cabinet. A meeting was held with all staff to remind them that all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in a locked cabinet or an area inaccessible to the children.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 7/2/25, Staff person #1 only had one written, non-family reference on file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 will submit an additional written, non-family reference.”
Core safety Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The following staff members did not update their clearances within 60 months: Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3 & Staff person #4. The original state police clearance for Staff person #1 was dated 8/22/19 and was not updated until 1/21/25. The original child abuse clearance was dated 5/3/19 and was not updated until 1/21/25. The original FBI clearance was dated 8/22/19 and was not updated until 1/29/25. The original NSOR clearance was dated 1/16/20 and has not been updated. The original state police and child abuse clearances for Staff person #2 are dated 5/10/19 and were not updated until 1/21/25. The original FBI clearance was dated 6/4/19 and has not been updated. The original NSOR clearance for Staff person #3 & Staff person #4 was dated 11/6/19 and they were not updated until 2/11/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “Staff person #1 will not return to work until they submit their updated NSOR clearance. Staff person #2 will not return to work until they submit their updated FBI clearance.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the school age room does not have soap or tweezers. The first aid kit in the indoor play space does not have tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “Tweezers will be placed in the first aid kits in the school age room and indoor play space. Soap will be added to the first aid kit in the school age room.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There is peeling paint under the window and to the right of the changing table in the Toddler room. There is peeling paint on the wall to the right of the entrance in the School Age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The areas with peeling paint in the Toddler & School Age rooms will be sanded and repainted.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
There is a crib with peeling paint in the Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The crib will be sanded and repainted.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The most recent health report for Child #1, who is a young toddler, is dated 5/14/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “An updated health report will be provided for Child #1.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)
The physician's phone number is not included on the emergency contact form for Child #2. The parent's work address and work phone number are not included on emergency contact forms for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 & Child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The physician's phone number will be obtained and placed on the emergency contact form for Child #2. The parent's work address & phone number will be obtained and placed on the emergency contact form for the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 & Child #5”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6)
There is no information on the emergency contact form regarding special needs for Child #3 or Child #4. There is no health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact form for Child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “Special needs information will be added to the emergency contact forms for Child #3 & Child #4. Health insurance coverage and policy number will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #2.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #1 or Child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2025): “Signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff will be obtained for Child #1 or Child #2.”
Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child #1's file was missing the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Parent called for the signature authorization.”
Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Parent called to come in and sign the proper line.”
Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child #1 did not ahve signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Double check for errors on enrollment form. Child day of admission along side parent signature needs to be fill in exact as of first day of enrollment.”
Citation Feb 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
Waste receptacles in the lower level bathroom did not have lids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Will purchase trash cans with lids for all bathrooms.”
Citation Feb 23, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Staff will keep up to date with all trainings.”
Core safety Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2's most recent PA Child Abuse History clearances are dated 10/7/2016. They should have been updated on or before 10/7/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Reapplied for the child abuse history and printed out the clearance form.”
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall of the pink school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “painted area around outlet with white paint. No more peeling paint.”
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures and emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Child 1 has not been present at the daycare. We have not been able to contact the mother to check if child will return to daycare. If she returns she will have to update her records, so far we will consider the child not enrolled.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $52.80 $37.40
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $52.80 $37.40
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.60 $36.80
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $49.60 $35.80
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $43.80 $32.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $41.00 $27.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $41.00 $27.20

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 39 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 15, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 387-1534
State certificate # CER-00256808
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Common questions

Has Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 25, 2026 (sleep safety): “An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 3/25/2026. At that time, a toy was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant reported by staff to be eight months old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 15, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is #53 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp last inspected?

Mar 25, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $52.80 for newborn, $52.80 for infant, $50.60 for young toddler, $49.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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