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Forever Friends Child Care LLC

2 Belvidere St # 4, Nazareth, PA 18064 · Northampton County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 3

Forever Friends Child Care LLC is a certified child care center in Nazareth, PA, with capacity for 114 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 9 centers in Nazareth and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 9 centers in Nazareth
2 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
9 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Apr 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Oct 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Building & playground safety 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 7, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance on file for staff person #1 indicated that the clearance contained a record, but no Rap sheet was attached. The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 was of volunteer status and not employment. Staff person #1 and #2 were observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “A new child abuse clearance was obtained for staff person #2. A new State Police clearance was received for staff person #2 and the Rap sheet will be received and kept in the file.”
Citation Oct 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “The emergency contact form for child #2 will be updated to include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Citation Dec 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of the inspection on 12/5/25, the last documented fire drill being conducted was on 9/11/25 and not every 60 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Provider did a fire drill on 12/10/2025 in accordance with the state requirements.”
Citation Dec 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 10/27/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Provider will send employees for CPR training with enough time to maintain compliance of the 2 year expiration dates on the CPR certificate.”
Citation Oct 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.63/3270.76
At the time of the inspection, the gross motor space was not being utilized due to a previous fire in an adjacent building. The fire left numerous fall hazards, as the previous fencing that was used to separate the gross motor space and the building, was destroyed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “1.) The facility will restrict access to the outdoor play space where the fencing, separating the building with fire damage, was previously in place. Temporary fencing will be put in place. This date of correction is 10/1/25. 2.) Provider contacted the building management and inquired as to when…”
Core safety Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 10/7/24, staff person #3 did not update the PA State Police clearance every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file dated 8/20/24 and the previous clearance dated 8/13/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider renewed the State clearance as soon as it was determined that it was expired.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During the inspection, child #2's immunization record was not in compliance with the recommendations of the ACIP and missing the following vaccinations: HEP A#2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider reached out to the family and asked them for a new immunization record with current vaccinations or an exemption letter, written and signed by the family, to ensure compliance with ACIP. Child #2 will not return until an exemption letter or second HEP A is on file.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
During the inspection, there was no parental written consent for the Hyland's Cold medicine for child #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider reached out to the family to see if the medication was needed here. The family determined it was not. The medication was kept in the office until the child went home and the parent was given the medication.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the inspection on 10/7/24, the health assessment and TB test on file for volunteer #7 was dated 7/17/23 and not within 12 months of initial service in the childcare facility (see LIS code sheet for date of volunteering).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider reached out to the volunteer about the compliance issue and stated that they needed to get an updated health report and tb test. The volunteer received a new health report and tb test and returned on 10/15/24.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During the inspection, the health assessment dated 9/25/23 for staff person #2 stated "yes" to communicable diseases but no additional documentation was provided as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider had the staff member reach out to their doctor for a corrected health form. The doctor returned a corrected form that stated there were no communicable diseases.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the inspection, the emergency drill was not conducted annually as required. This is evidenced by the current emergency drill date of 9/23/24 and the previous drill date of 4/5/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider marked the calendar with the date in which the yearly emergency drill must be conducted.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was not conducted every 30 days as required. This is evidenced by the manual monthly monitoring log dates of 9/25/24 and 8/23/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider marked the date on the calendar on when the next monitoring needs to be done. Manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was current.”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the inspection on 10/7/24, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not have current PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file. This is evidenced by the training on file dated 8/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider was given codes for free First aid/CPR and reached out to the provided facilities that administer the class. The provider was able to work out a hands-on class with the previous facility that cancelled. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 will be supervised by an AGS until the…”
Citation Oct 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6)
During the inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The provider reached out to all families in need of missing addresses/policy numbers and wrote them on their paperwork.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a water-stained ceiling tile in the Preschool room, a broken ceiling tile above the circle area in the Pre-K room, and 2 water stained ceiling tiles in the Toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2023): “Provider will replace the damaged ceiling tiles and email pictures to cert rep.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
STAFF # 1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have verification of facility emergency plan training. It is past the 90 day period to complete pre-service training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “Provider will review facility emergency plan with STAFF # 1 by 10/20/22 and email verification to cert rep.”
Citation Oct 14, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep checked each first aid kit. The first aid kit in the YSA room did not have tape or soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2021): “Provider added tape and soap during the inspection time.”
Citation Oct 14, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep checked children's medications that were kept at the facility. CHILD # 1 had an Epi-pen with an expiration date of 3/2021 and Diphenhydramine with an expiration of 8/25/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 26, 2021): “Provider will ask parent to provide updated medications for CHILD # 1.”
Citation Oct 14, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 and STAFF # 2 last evaluation was dated 8/28/20. These were completed approximately 14 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2021): “Director will complete written evaluations for STAFF # 1 and 2.”
Citation Oct 14, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 emergency contact form did not include the child's health insurance policy number. CHILD # 4 and 5 emergency contact form did not include the child's health insurance coverage or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2021): “Provider will obtain missing information from parents of CHILD # 1, 4, 5.”
Citation Oct 14, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection on 10/14/21 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 emergency contact form did not include addresses for release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2021): “Provider will obtain missing information from parents.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $57.00 $57.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $54.00 $54.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $49.00 $37.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $49.00 $37.00

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 114 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Feb 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Forever Friends Child Care LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 759-3344
State certificate # CER-00246650
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Common questions

Has Forever Friends Child Care LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Oct 7, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, the PA State Police clearance on file for staff person #1 indicated that the clearance contained a record, but no Rap sheet was attached. The child abuse clearance on file for staff person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Forever Friends Child Care LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Forever Friends Child Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Forever Friends Child Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Feb 27, 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 Forever Friends Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Nazareth?

It is #2 of 9 centers in Nazareth by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Forever Friends Child Care LLC last inspected?

Oct 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Forever Friends Child Care LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Forever Friends Child Care LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Forever Friends Child Care LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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