Forever Friends Child Care LLC
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.
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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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
During the inspection, there was no parental written consent for the Hyland's Cold medicine for child #6.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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