Melosa Family Daycare Llc
832 N 16TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-02-133290.32(a)/3290.192(3)
3290.191 | Individual Records
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Clean and Good Repair; 2025-06-253290.102(a)
3290.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-06-25 | 3290.111(b) | Posted in area used by parents; 2025-06-25 | 3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2025-06-25 | 3290.131(b)(1) | Updated infant health report: every 6 months; 2025-06-25 | 3290.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-06-25 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2025-06-25 | 3290.31(f) | Age and training
Aug 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-08-153290.18
3290.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-08-15 | 3290.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2024-08-15 | 3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) | Signed /Each child emergency contact person; 2024-08-15 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-08-15 | 3290.131(e) | Immunization record
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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